| 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 | $46.87 | 4.665% | $49.0565 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.47 | 4.557% | $77.8636 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.76 | 5.457% | $45.0934 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.63 | 12.210% | $66.9108 | $66.91 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.36 | 11.714% | $228.2987 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.82 | 12.110% | $179.1742 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.31 | 13.533% | $239.9066 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.22 | $886.3038 | $886.30 | $886.25 | $886.40 | |