| 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 | $45.82 | 6.828% | $48.9486 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.71 | 7.555% | $70.6744 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.25 | 9.785% | $121.038 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.99 | 8.796% | $228.4607 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.78 | 11.804% | $146.2173 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.73 | 3.756% | $59.8983 | $59.90 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.61 | 12.542% | $183.0045 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.89 | $858.2418 | $858.24 | $858.20 | $858.20 | |