| 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 | $44.60 | 9.800% | $48.9708 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.72 | 9.369% | $242.4929 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.56 | 5.826% | $77.8456 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.48 | 4.314% | $79.7793 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.71 | 7.248% | $229.1997 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.66 | 8.638% | $10.4944 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.46 | 10.407% | $57.9195 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.19 | $746.7022 | $746.70 | $746.70 | $746.70 | |