| 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 | 4.321% | $48.4884 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.51 | 12.420% | $20.8089 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.95 | 11.700% | $85.9532 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.84 | 12.189% | $25.624 | $25.62 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.55 | 5.683% | $151.7079 | $151.71 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.50 | 5.791% | $180.3737 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.72 | 8.652% | $246.3358 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.55 | $759.2919 | $759.29 | $759.25 | $759.30 | |