| 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 | $46.43 | 4.358% | $48.4534 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.52 | 12.240% | $36.5004 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.41 | 12.167% | $230.4022 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.55 | 9.768% | $12.6782 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.34 | 3.542% | $8.6354 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.89 | 7.709% | $143.1345 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.44 | 10.404% | $211.3574 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.58 | $691.1615 | $691.16 | $691.20 | $691.20 | |