| 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 | $42.90 | 8.308% | $46.4641 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.35 | 8.599% | $52.5076 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.88 | 5.828% | $84.5354 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.39 | 6.266% | $180.004 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.70 | 9.375% | $230.4531 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.46 | 3.545% | $171.3256 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.41 | 12.656% | $264.0769 | $264.08 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.09 | $1,029.3667 | $1,029.37 | $1,029.40 | $1,029.40 | |