| 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 | $46.81 | 5.247% | $49.2661 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.44 | 8.223% | $179.0441 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.58 | 13.369% | $69.8126 | $69.81 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.41 | 5.625% | $97.6081 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.46 | 9.512% | $66.211 | $66.21 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.69 | 3.297% | $65.7899 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.92 | 7.858% | $37.664 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.31 | $565.3958 | $565.39 | $565.35 | $565.40 | |