| 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 | $45.89 | 6.830% | $49.0243 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.56 | 5.801% | $19.6367 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.52 | 4.678% | $183.7308 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.65 | 10.871% | $159.2662 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.35 | 7.817% | $101.7253 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.87 | 4.164% | $141.5276 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.26 | 5.395% | $189.985 | $189.99 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.10 | $844.8959 | $844.91 | $844.95 | $844.80 | |