| 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 | $45.27 | 4.832% | $47.4574 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.39 | 11.182% | $87.1556 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.91 | 7.437% | $39.655 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.25 | 4.682% | $68.305 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.48 | 11.524% | $10.5725 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.98 | 6.465% | $86.2154 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.28 | 12.277% | $279.8841 | $279.88 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.56 | $619.2450 | $619.26 | $619.20 | $619.40 | |