| 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 | $43.84 | 11.767% | $48.9987 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.77 | 9.631% | $40.3113 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.52 | 9.562% | $35.6296 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.80 | 11.168% | $159.8596 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.68 | 10.540% | $6.2787 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.86 | 4.492% | $218.242 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.68 | 7.544% | $179.2543 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.15 | $688.5742 | $688.57 | $688.60 | $688.60 | |