| 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 | $45.27 | 8.215% | $48.9889 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.71 | 11.230% | $16.3619 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.50 | 5.449% | $51.1428 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.66 | 9.552% | $213.2539 | $213.25 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.73 | 5.776% | $247.2302 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.65 | 3.568% | $106.3126 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.39 | 13.748% | $265.4765 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.91 | $948.7668 | $948.76 | $948.80 | $948.80 | |