| 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 | $46.63 | 5.675% | $49.2763 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.30 | 4.756% | $34.8837 | $34.88 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.71 | 12.183% | $115.2232 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.48 | 6.360% | $170.6865 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.43 | 9.317% | $255.1787 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.87 | 8.480% | $139.7982 | $139.80 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.40 | 6.204% | $228.7634 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.82 | $993.8100 | $993.81 | $993.85 | $993.90 | |