| 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 | $46.75 | 4.639% | $48.9187 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.83 | 3.498% | $7.0689 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.73 | 5.276% | $256.5892 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.97 | 3.525% | $28.9559 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.37 | 6.450% | $118.5534 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.70 | 12.160% | $277.8203 | $277.82 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.82 | 8.746% | $175.9728 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.17 | $913.8792 | $913.88 | $913.80 | $914.00 | |