| 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 | $46.69 | 5.501% | $49.2584 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.44 | 6.768% | $70.9367 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.42 | 12.284% | $166.6519 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.36 | 13.859% | $83.527 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.92 | 6.143% | $185.6653 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.92 | 7.408% | $10.6549 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.64 | 3.290% | $44.0429 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.39 | $610.7371 | $610.74 | $610.75 | $610.80 | |