| 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 | $42.83 | 8.574% | $46.5022 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.68 | 8.582% | $48.5144 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.90 | 13.309% | $260.4974 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.89 | 13.565% | $278.1093 | $278.11 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.84 | 4.527% | $10.2855 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.67 | 13.511% | $126.7577 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.32 | 7.389% | $84.1071 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.13 | $854.7736 | $854.78 | $854.75 | $854.80 | |