| 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 | $47.48 | 3.475% | $49.1299 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.92 | 5.552% | $21.026 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.71 | 6.242% | $180.3033 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.87 | 6.658% | $86.2543 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.74 | 8.729% | $147.5887 | $147.59 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.96 | 4.186% | $72.8885 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.84 | 9.674% | $84.2735 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.52 | $641.4642 | $641.46 | $641.50 | $641.50 | |