| 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 | $47.29 | 3.393% | $48.8945 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.74 | 11.639% | $61.1112 | $61.11 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.84 | 10.230% | $50.5294 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.42 | 13.119% | $77.396 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.31 | 12.666% | $129.9152 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.49 | 3.761% | $150.9619 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.36 | 8.350% | $79.4856 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.45 | $598.2938 | $598.30 | $598.30 | $598.30 | |