| 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 | $45.48 | 5.484% | $47.9741 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.70 | 9.588% | $59.9446 | $59.94 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.79 | 8.567% | $228.8484 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.58 | 3.817% | $79.5031 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.78 | 12.826% | $29.0865 | $29.09 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.62 | 12.833% | $48.0894 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.66 | 11.546% | $240.5601 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.61 | $734.0062 | $734.00 | $734.00 | $734.00 | |