| 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 | $47.27 | 3.119% | $48.7444 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.73 | 10.808% | $48.4563 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.27 | 4.560% | $161.3047 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.59 | 8.490% | $42.9512 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.54 | 5.805% | $45.0094 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.68 | 6.396% | $180.5327 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.96 | 7.239% | $64.3005 | $64.30 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.04 | $591.2992 | $591.29 | $591.30 | $591.30 | |