| 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 | $46.48 | 6.600% | $49.5477 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.74 | 6.526% | $41.2682 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.92 | 7.354% | $225.3575 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.40 | 6.529% | $243.3122 | $243.31 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.57 | 6.754% | $205.5762 | $205.58 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.84 | 6.642% | $115.0027 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.78 | 4.776% | $172.6499 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.73 | $1,052.7144 | $1,052.72 | $1,052.70 | $1,052.70 | |