| 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 | $47.64 | 3.618% | $49.3636 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.49 | 11.871% | $85.5701 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.66 | 3.524% | $37.9519 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.94 | 9.458% | $29.488 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.91 | 13.709% | $245.5091 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.60 | 13.506% | $77.8651 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.97 | 10.122% | $51.7243 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.21 | $577.4721 | $577.47 | $577.40 | $577.60 | |