| 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 | $47.25 | 3.609% | $48.9553 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.96 | 6.202% | $93.4153 | $93.42 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.53 | 10.588% | $33.7625 | $33.76 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.85 | 12.357% | $160.502 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.95 | 9.220% | $67.6618 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.84 | 5.320% | $149.3859 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.25 | 11.612% | $241.361 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.63 | $795.0438 | $795.05 | $795.00 | $795.20 | |