| 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 | $44.75 | 3.520% | $46.3252 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.62 | 4.808% | $48.8615 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.69 | 10.416% | $7.3868 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.77 | 5.707% | $24.0695 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.43 | 9.392% | $7.0339 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.66 | 6.795% | $236.7218 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.40 | 7.658% | $145.7689 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.32 | $516.1676 | $516.17 | $516.15 | $516.20 | |