| 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 | $46.33 | 5.525% | $48.8897 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.28 | 10.292% | $8.0293 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.73 | 7.149% | $157.2197 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.50 | 5.723% | $183.4294 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.39 | 12.734% | $35.3872 | $35.39 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.55 | 11.516% | $76.4442 | $76.44 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.86 | 12.192% | $123.2541 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.64 | $632.6536 | $632.65 | $632.70 | $632.60 | |