| 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 | $45.80 | 6.536% | $48.7935 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.89 | 11.413% | $11.0187 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.40 | 13.315% | $283.7408 | $283.74 | $283.75 | $283.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.93 | 7.386% | $195.3673 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.35 | 10.389% | $200.1905 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.55 | 7.762% | $245.2124 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.64 | 12.512% | $160.4871 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.56 | $1,144.8103 | $1,144.81 | $1,144.80 | $1,144.80 | |