| 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 | $45.96 | 5.525% | $48.4993 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.86 | 6.437% | $115.8673 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.71 | 4.260% | $79.9778 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.91 | 11.682% | $37.8714 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.27 | 11.426% | $145.1547 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.88 | 10.234% | $35.1426 | $35.14 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.54 | 11.754% | $120.1803 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.13 | $582.6934 | $582.69 | $582.70 | $582.80 | |