| 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 | $48.34 | 3.340% | $49.9546 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.80 | 7.611% | $28.8397 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.98 | 12.256% | $35.8995 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.90 | 12.265% | $136.851 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.31 | 13.827% | $105.0737 | $105.07 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.97 | 10.417% | $139.0923 | $139.09 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.68 | 11.427% | $261.4969 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.98 | $757.2077 | $757.20 | $757.20 | $757.30 | |