| 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 | $46.45 | 6.125% | $49.2951 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.59 | 3.746% | $9.9492 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.31 | 6.445% | $111.0328 | $111.03 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.51 | 11.241% | $271.9954 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.97 | 4.221% | $240.7192 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.25 | 4.827% | $183.7093 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.35 | 7.444% | $126.0855 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.43 | $992.7865 | $992.80 | $992.80 | $992.70 | |