| 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 | $46.43 | 4.617% | $48.5737 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.75 | 5.669% | $47.2869 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.55 | 11.156% | $178.461 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.56 | 4.778% | $126.3204 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.87 | 9.645% | $231.2084 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.70 | 11.120% | $156.3458 | $156.35 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.41 | 10.639% | $195.1783 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.27 | $983.3745 | $983.38 | $983.35 | $983.40 | |