| 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 | $45.94 | 5.617% | $48.5204 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.76 | 8.107% | $9.4702 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.38 | 7.117% | $45.3962 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.62 | 8.338% | $31.0063 | $31.01 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.79 | 5.428% | $35.6241 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.61 | 6.716% | $115.9042 | $115.90 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.97 | 4.463% | $87.7176 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $352.07 | $373.6390 | $373.64 | $373.55 | $373.60 | |