| 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 | $45.86 | 5.730% | $48.4878 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.67 | 3.110% | $63.5879 | $63.59 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.58 | 13.664% | $131.3729 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.45 | 4.328% | $75.5856 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.66 | 9.652% | $170.6843 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.60 | 7.663% | $51.2476 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.28 | 8.854% | $202.7732 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.10 | $743.7393 | $743.74 | $743.75 | $743.80 | |