| 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 | $46.38 | 5.609% | $48.9815 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.85 | 13.462% | $58.83 | $58.83 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.81 | 12.773% | $103.5369 | $103.54 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.26 | 7.349% | $119.4365 | $119.44 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.81 | 5.164% | $127.0486 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.90 | 11.352% | $259.3388 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.34 | 10.269% | $245.1721 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.35 | $962.3444 | $962.35 | $962.40 | $962.20 | |