| 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 | $43.89 | 11.480% | $48.9286 | $48.93 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.25 | 6.870% | $67.5953 | $67.60 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.96 | 4.685% | $235.4994 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.64 | 12.192% | $63.5455 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.31 | 7.384% | $112.0123 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.85 | 7.191% | $22.3493 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.88 | 12.603% | $281.3724 | $281.37 | $281.35 | $281.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.78 | $831.3028 | $831.31 | $831.30 | $831.20 | |