| 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 | $45.62 | 8.433% | $49.4671 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.51 | 13.529% | $15.3378 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.49 | 10.277% | $122.9478 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.84 | 8.662% | $271.4811 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.62 | 10.347% | $202.6192 | $202.62 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.40 | 7.791% | $31.6906 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.78 | 10.690% | $277.5884 | $277.59 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.26 | $971.1320 | $971.14 | $971.15 | $971.10 | |