| 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 | $46.78 | 4.704% | $48.9805 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.64 | 13.111% | $99.1305 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.79 | 3.274% | $84.4678 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.99 | 7.656% | $18.2908 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.40 | 12.811% | $184.3332 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.43 | 6.346% | $13.2188 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.45 | 6.312% | $125.9266 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.48 | $574.3482 | $574.35 | $574.40 | $574.30 | |