| 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 | $44.45 | 8.425% | $48.1949 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.30 | 7.782% | $44.514 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.54 | 6.647% | $14.44 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.70 | 12.148% | $185.8292 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.25 | 5.706% | $250.7875 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.85 | 8.712% | $271.6169 | $271.62 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.89 | 4.260% | $49.9301 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.98 | $865.3126 | $865.31 | $865.35 | $865.20 | |