| 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 | $45.54 | 7.525% | $48.9669 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.87 | 9.543% | $20.6708 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.76 | 8.249% | $165.3612 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.97 | 5.765% | $133.2322 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.49 | 6.383% | $59.0319 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.60 | 4.620% | $116.7559 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.34 | 6.112% | $184.9957 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.57 | $729.0146 | $729.02 | $729.00 | $729.10 | |