| 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 | $46.40 | 5.435% | $48.9218 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.46 | 10.457% | $178.3439 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.90 | 3.612% | $34.0883 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.50 | 6.468% | $79.3187 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.81 | 8.317% | $182.8499 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.86 | 7.603% | $172.0142 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.31 | 3.347% | $246.2862 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.24 | $941.8230 | $941.82 | $941.80 | $941.70 | |