| 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 | $46.35 | 5.432% | $48.8677 | $48.87 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.99 | 9.664% | $31.7916 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.84 | 13.651% | $96.4215 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.96 | 7.678% | $192.7005 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.47 | 4.540% | $76.8055 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.25 | 8.628% | $80.6563 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.36 | 10.645% | $62.3595 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.22 | $589.6026 | $589.61 | $589.55 | $589.70 | |