| 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 | $46.76 | 5.115% | $49.1518 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.49 | 9.670% | $55.3724 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.75 | 6.236% | $105.9704 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.65 | 3.292% | $109.128 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.40 | 4.777% | $36.0433 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.31 | 4.322% | $163.0657 | $163.07 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.68 | 4.216% | $63.2383 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.04 | $581.9699 | $581.97 | $581.95 | $582.00 | |