| 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 | $46.44 | 6.189% | $49.3142 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.64 | 8.188% | $86.1609 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.79 | 9.458% | $43.5533 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.28 | 13.451% | $278.2726 | $278.27 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.60 | 9.170% | $17.0305 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.83 | 12.604% | $7.6909 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.29 | 8.319% | $92.3853 | $92.39 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.87 | $574.4077 | $574.40 | $574.40 | $574.50 | |