| 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 | $46.46 | 6.262% | $49.3693 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.70 | 9.500% | $42.3765 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.95 | 7.694% | $244.4115 | $244.41 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.76 | 9.337% | $55.4995 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.73 | 9.178% | $6.2559 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.55 | 4.229% | $250.7229 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.54 | 5.352% | $232.3433 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.69 | $880.9789 | $880.98 | $880.95 | $881.00 | |