| 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 | $46.79 | 4.701% | $48.9896 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.35 | 4.541% | $44.2731 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.64 | 11.365% | $203.397 | $203.40 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.95 | 6.427% | $222.3792 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.58 | 13.306% | $162.6848 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.98 | 9.579% | $88.7371 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.54 | 6.489% | $79.3769 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.83 | $849.8377 | $849.84 | $849.90 | $849.90 | |