| 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 | $47.70 | 3.311% | $49.2793 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.60 | 9.870% | $53.3968 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.75 | 5.394% | $53.4875 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.99 | 12.550% | $83.2757 | $83.28 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.94 | 9.102% | $189.772 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.84 | 5.159% | $102.8876 | $102.89 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.46 | 3.824% | $252.7699 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.28 | $784.8688 | $784.88 | $784.90 | $785.00 | |