| 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 | $43.26 | 13.720% | $49.1953 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.43 | 4.339% | $72.4426 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.41 | 4.608% | $50.6407 | $50.64 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.57 | 7.238% | $102.4874 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.67 | 7.702% | $55.6496 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.41 | 7.468% | $159.4933 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.47 | 12.800% | $157.3222 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.22 | $647.2311 | $647.23 | $647.25 | $647.10 | |