| 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 | $44.56 | 10.338% | $49.1666 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.84 | 8.645% | $18.2958 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.92 | 8.760% | $46.6798 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.55 | 4.428% | $235.5374 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.28 | 5.855% | $41.5798 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.42 | 7.732% | $126.4989 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.81 | 9.720% | $120.4835 | $120.48 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.38 | $638.2418 | $638.25 | $638.30 | $638.30 | |