| 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 | $46.55 | 5.850% | $49.2732 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.47 | 9.758% | $14.7844 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.37 | 5.446% | $164.8859 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.84 | 12.833% | $196.1489 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.60 | 9.640% | $121.2618 | $121.26 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.26 | 3.703% | $110.1948 | $110.19 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.46 | 4.522% | $254.4693 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.55 | $911.0183 | $911.01 | $911.00 | $911.10 | |