| 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 | $45.66 | 5.117% | $47.9964 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.36 | 7.345% | $61.5731 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.46 | 3.454% | $102.8953 | $102.90 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.94 | 7.169% | $262.4997 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.78 | 5.706% | $148.8129 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.87 | 8.412% | $78.9998 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.94 | 13.175% | $50.8608 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.01 | $753.6380 | $753.64 | $753.60 | $753.70 | |