| 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 | $45.95 | 6.622% | $48.9928 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.75 | 4.478% | $156.4558 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.70 | 7.316% | $22.2144 | $22.21 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.75 | 5.593% | $26.1343 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.81 | 4.126% | $13.3385 | $13.34 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.56 | 8.772% | $163.7671 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.37 | 6.629% | $21.7203 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $424.89 | $452.6232 | $452.62 | $452.60 | $452.60 | |