| 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 | $45.60 | 7.380% | $48.9653 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.80 | 4.477% | $50.9848 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.42 | 7.660% | $25.214 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.73 | 9.138% | $236.5348 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.38 | 10.545% | $196.0847 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.91 | 5.723% | $19.9922 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.68 | 11.442% | $34.1904 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.52 | $611.9662 | $611.95 | $612.00 | $612.00 | |