| 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 | $44.58 | 7.609% | $47.9721 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.63 | 4.805% | $10.0927 | $10.09 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.55 | 4.641% | $63.3601 | $63.36 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.54 | 8.653% | $187.4699 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.95 | 4.499% | $261.1953 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.81 | 11.756% | $85.8398 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.35 | 6.577% | $77.1085 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.41 | $733.0384 | $733.04 | $733.00 | $733.10 | |