| 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 | $45.29 | 6.848% | $48.3915 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.75 | 12.424% | $79.54 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.74 | 10.733% | $68.3666 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.25 | 5.630% | $123.8512 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.29 | 13.764% | $197.1416 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.27 | 7.607% | $55.1701 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.86 | 7.655% | $13.8444 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.45 | $586.3054 | $586.30 | $586.30 | $586.30 | |