| 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 | $46.48 | 5.495% | $49.0341 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.25 | 9.634% | $164.7251 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.88 | 3.355% | $49.4864 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.46 | 10.341% | $23.6792 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.27 | 11.331% | $221.8493 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.40 | 11.104% | $99.327 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.60 | 11.324% | $93.0669 | $93.07 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.34 | $701.1680 | $701.18 | $701.25 | $701.10 | |