| 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 | $42.89 | 8.365% | $46.4777 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.35 | 8.132% | $198.26 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.90 | 8.300% | $121.1877 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.83 | 8.325% | $70.2271 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.55 | 11.417% | $20.6679 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.82 | 3.529% | $60.8958 | $60.90 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.70 | 3.463% | $10.0359 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.04 | $527.7521 | $527.77 | $527.80 | $527.80 | |