| 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 | $46.47 | 3.259% | $47.9845 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.68 | 10.291% | $79.0566 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.82 | 12.819% | $67.4883 | $67.49 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.84 | 6.648% | $152.336 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.93 | 10.356% | $111.3823 | $111.38 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.99 | 7.189% | $94.3156 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.50 | 10.449% | $134.1955 | $134.20 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.23 | $686.7588 | $686.77 | $686.80 | $686.80 | |