| 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 | $44.28 | 7.434% | $47.5718 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.87 | 12.411% | $84.1621 | $84.16 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.79 | 8.817% | $146.6744 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.45 | 11.241% | $65.0204 | $65.02 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.30 | 5.494% | $49.8987 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.91 | 10.784% | $53.0766 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.74 | 7.310% | $267.996 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.34 | $714.4000 | $714.40 | $714.35 | $714.50 | |