| 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 | $45.94 | 7.228% | $49.2605 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.95 | 7.172% | $51.389 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.92 | 9.491% | $59.0375 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.68 | 4.857% | $37.413 | $37.41 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.65 | 3.365% | $247.7142 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.64 | 6.290% | $55.9511 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.53 | 10.370% | $273.1989 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.31 | $773.9642 | $773.96 | $773.95 | $774.00 | |