| 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 | $44.99 | 5.615% | $47.5162 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.37 | 4.545% | $74.6138 | $74.61 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.78 | 12.187% | $144.4744 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.86 | 4.441% | $134.5827 | $134.58 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.48 | 10.402% | $98.7877 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.51 | 7.583% | $70.4776 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.74 | 7.154% | $137.9501 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.73 | $708.4025 | $708.40 | $708.40 | $708.50 | |