| 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 | $46.59 | 5.159% | $48.9936 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.91 | 13.200% | $76.8741 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.37 | 6.192% | $18.4456 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.70 | 3.331% | $5.8899 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.33 | 12.448% | $19.4872 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.65 | 6.597% | $47.5956 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.61 | 6.762% | $56.1675 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $252.16 | $273.4535 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 | |