| 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 | $46.44 | 6.125% | $49.2845 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.79 | 13.354% | $282.0134 | $282.01 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.48 | 5.457% | $118.618 | $118.62 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.96 | 9.584% | $64.6107 | $64.61 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.68 | 9.217% | $159.1073 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.91 | 11.469% | $102.4512 | $102.45 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.34 | 12.684% | $145.7455 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.60 | $921.8306 | $921.83 | $921.80 | $921.80 | |