| 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 | $47.27 | 4.622% | $49.4548 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.35 | 5.559% | $94.317 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.98 | 8.112% | $39.9798 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.29 | 4.695% | $231.6796 | $231.68 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.46 | 12.242% | $38.6786 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.90 | 7.287% | $196.2279 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.94 | 13.662% | $128.3699 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.19 | $778.7076 | $778.71 | $778.75 | $778.80 | |