| 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 | $43.40 | 12.848% | $48.976 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.59 | 3.404% | $31.6313 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.50 | 12.648% | $45.6224 | $45.62 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.85 | 13.703% | $139.6841 | $139.68 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.25 | 10.482% | $251.0703 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.36 | 13.314% | $208.9057 | $208.91 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.78 | 4.835% | $139.1999 | $139.20 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.73 | $865.0897 | $865.09 | $865.10 | $865.10 | |