| 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 | $46.83 | 4.750% | $49.0544 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.34 | 12.683% | $105.1783 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.76 | 8.678% | $72.5534 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.25 | 13.679% | $158.298 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.57 | 7.260% | $93.9276 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.71 | 4.286% | $145.698 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.97 | 5.538% | $89.6756 | $89.68 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.43 | $714.3853 | $714.39 | $714.45 | $714.50 | |