| 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 | $45.57 | 6.523% | $48.5425 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.44 | 8.515% | $62.331 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.90 | 4.660% | $26.0603 | $26.06 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.47 | 11.464% | $276.9546 | $276.95 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.81 | 8.677% | $136.7265 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.28 | 11.485% | $81.6962 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.81 | 12.388% | $211.0759 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.28 | $843.3870 | $843.39 | $843.45 | $843.40 | |