| 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 | $46.53 | 3.800% | $48.2981 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.49 | 10.603% | $9.3902 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.64 | 12.780% | $265.7548 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.94 | 4.867% | $217.0118 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.73 | 7.584% | $168.6164 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.84 | 13.773% | $10.0575 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.27 | 9.748% | $57.3653 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.44 | $776.4941 | $776.50 | $776.45 | $776.60 | |