| 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 | $46.30 | 3.681% | $48.0043 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.99 | 6.540% | $48.9977 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.72 | 7.203% | $132.6316 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.70 | 8.624% | $78.9696 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.85 | 8.857% | $196.8679 | $196.87 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.88 | 13.466% | $239.2771 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.55 | 4.589% | $35.0896 | $35.09 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.99 | $779.8378 | $779.84 | $779.85 | $779.90 | |