| 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 | $49.95 | 3.398% | $51.6473 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.45 | 7.321% | $50.9238 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.73 | 5.738% | $157.2641 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.74 | 12.857% | $279.5919 | $279.59 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.64 | 12.509% | $27.7222 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.63 | 13.338% | $35.8488 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.95 | 8.468% | $146.3776 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.09 | $749.3757 | $749.37 | $749.35 | $749.30 | |