| 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 | $47.77 | 3.153% | $49.2762 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.93 | 7.170% | $18.1439 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.85 | 10.655% | $155.8576 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.92 | 11.131% | $135.4909 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.94 | 9.746% | $39.4427 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.94 | 8.240% | $18.3359 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.49 | 7.234% | $171.0275 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.84 | $587.5747 | $587.58 | $587.65 | $587.50 | |