| 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 | $47.25 | 4.365% | $49.3125 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.77 | 8.278% | $85.2906 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.88 | 9.846% | $71.2681 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.76 | 8.372% | $243.5769 | $243.58 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.96 | 4.349% | $17.6976 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.51 | 13.144% | $201.9734 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.50 | 8.224% | $35.1728 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.63 | $704.2919 | $704.29 | $704.25 | $704.40 | |