| 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 | $47.85 | 3.489% | $49.5195 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.91 | 4.684% | $42.8262 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.88 | 10.803% | $37.5401 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.95 | 3.225% | $131.0441 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.97 | 3.697% | $18.6344 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.92 | 10.178% | $23.0492 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.94 | 3.331% | $84.6694 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $370.42 | $387.2829 | $387.28 | $387.30 | $387.10 | |