| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $46.37 | 6.785% | $49.5162 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.88 | 9.837% | $73.459 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.34 | 10.280% | $256.2246 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.59 | 5.287% | $10.097 | $10.10 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.51 | 5.165% | $49.9639 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.45 | 9.308% | $107.6137 | $107.61 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.92 | 12.296% | $105.4684 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.06 | $652.3428 | $652.34 | $652.25 | $652.40 | |