| 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 | $46.95 | 5.254% | $49.4168 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.48 | 7.641% | $57.5664 | $57.57 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.58 | 6.864% | $256.0248 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.52 | 12.849% | $119.0783 | $119.08 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.80 | 9.256% | $204.0902 | $204.09 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.52 | 9.366% | $23.5356 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.28 | 12.267% | $38.4851 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.13 | $748.1972 | $748.21 | $748.20 | $748.20 | |