| 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 | $47.79 | 4.305% | $49.8474 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.93 | 8.450% | $79.0926 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.33 | 11.194% | $231.6505 | $231.65 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.53 | 3.423% | $154.6484 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.91 | 5.543% | $54.7874 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.91 | 8.554% | $21.6131 | $21.61 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.94 | 13.648% | $157.9025 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.34 | $749.5419 | $749.54 | $749.55 | $749.50 | |