| 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 | $45.60 | 6.195% | $48.4249 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.85 | 6.863% | $131.2812 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.84 | 5.470% | $20.9252 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.34 | 3.136% | $223.1244 | $223.12 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.86 | 7.620% | $8.4589 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.96 | 8.260% | $263.0285 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.93 | 7.396% | $217.9387 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.38 | $913.1818 | $913.18 | $913.20 | $913.10 | |