| 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 | $46.88 | 4.626% | $49.0487 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.39 | 7.125% | $256.4465 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.88 | 13.487% | $45.2586 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.39 | 4.115% | $56.6281 | $56.63 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.98 | 8.578% | $163.9311 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.33 | 10.193% | $81.9065 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.86 | 9.457% | $251.5979 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.71 | $904.8174 | $904.83 | $904.85 | $904.70 | |