| 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 | $47.38 | 3.185% | $48.8891 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.41 | 5.111% | $178.0685 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.68 | 5.205% | $255.3115 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.85 | 6.509% | $11.5562 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.32 | 12.555% | $204.0847 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.58 | 4.784% | $16.3253 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.40 | 6.552% | $21.7366 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.62 | $735.9719 | $735.98 | $736.00 | $736.00 | |