| 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 | $44.43 | 10.187% | $48.9561 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.95 | 11.418% | $159.272 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.62 | 12.746% | $39.0327 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.95 | 3.743% | $110.9531 | $110.95 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.97 | 11.323% | $21.118 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.32 | 10.725% | $95.5778 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.37 | 11.735% | $93.1535 | $93.15 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.61 | $568.0632 | $568.06 | $568.05 | $568.20 | |