| 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 | $45.63 | 5.250% | $48.0256 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.55 | 13.699% | $278.0509 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.50 | 12.481% | $57.9277 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.70 | 10.241% | $179.3621 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.97 | 13.691% | $11.335 | $11.34 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.41 | 4.866% | $91.6634 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.43 | 11.789% | $10.5417 | $10.54 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.19 | $676.9064 | $676.91 | $676.95 | $676.90 | |