| 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 | $45.76 | 5.391% | $48.2269 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.82 | 9.634% | $76.5465 | $76.55 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.68 | 10.583% | $144.5099 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.63 | 13.426% | $7.5201 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.38 | 6.620% | $92.0984 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.32 | 6.696% | $73.9617 | $73.96 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.34 | 12.796% | $156.042 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.93 | $598.9055 | $598.91 | $598.90 | $598.80 | |