| 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 | $39.25 | 12.824% | $44.2834 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.36 | 5.628% | $48.9691 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.28 | 3.524% | $149.3644 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.66 | 10.392% | $22.807 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.50 | 10.782% | $63.6997 | $63.70 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.42 | 10.767% | $80.2175 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.96 | 6.456% | $247.9999 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.43 | $657.3410 | $657.34 | $657.30 | $657.40 | |