| 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 | $43.74 | 11.704% | $48.8593 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.56 | 13.526% | $49.4519 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.67 | 8.610% | $47.43 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.28 | 11.279% | $150.5382 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.33 | 8.698% | $82.9692 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.48 | 13.853% | $147.4169 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.59 | 8.511% | $130.8534 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.65 | $657.5189 | $657.52 | $657.50 | $657.60 | |