| 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 | $45.66 | 5.500% | $48.1713 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.98 | 13.534% | $129.4061 | $129.41 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.35 | 5.695% | $120.8622 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.43 | 4.851% | $150.3878 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.42 | 13.203% | $18.5879 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.56 | 11.674% | $66.513 | $66.51 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.85 | 6.426% | $115.8447 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.25 | $649.7730 | $649.77 | $649.75 | $649.80 | |