| 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 | $44.71 | 7.270% | $47.9604 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.35 | 13.625% | $74.2539 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.44 | 6.138% | $15.3263 | $15.33 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.99 | 9.682% | $19.7318 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.68 | 3.116% | $15.1374 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.90 | 13.116% | $119.7898 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.44 | 10.318% | $22.549 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $283.51 | $314.7486 | $314.75 | $314.80 | $314.70 | |