| 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 | $45.85 | 5.690% | $48.4589 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.46 | 11.480% | $177.766 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.84 | 4.290% | $7.1334 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.30 | 3.532% | $36.5468 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.95 | 12.608% | $215.025 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.62 | 8.559% | $127.6871 | $127.69 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.95 | 3.515% | $258.7357 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.97 | $871.3529 | $871.37 | $871.40 | $871.30 | |