| 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 | $46.65 | 5.624% | $49.2736 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.94 | 3.454% | $25.8014 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.91 | 9.514% | $271.4962 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.47 | 3.408% | $53.2241 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.70 | 10.588% | $95.8798 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.76 | 5.639% | $142.3591 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.26 | 6.622% | $33.33 | $33.33 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.69 | $671.3642 | $671.36 | $671.35 | $671.40 | |