| 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 | $44.63 | 5.250% | $46.9731 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.31 | 12.570% | $93.7821 | $93.78 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.69 | 11.668% | $72.238 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.52 | 4.753% | $37.2083 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.40 | 5.290% | $209.9483 | $209.95 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.86 | 8.773% | $53.1465 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.53 | 11.714% | $101.1347 | $101.13 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.94 | $614.4310 | $614.43 | $614.45 | $614.30 | |