| 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 | $46.51 | 4.286% | $48.5034 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.54 | 4.632% | $38.2325 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.77 | 8.277% | $187.0702 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.26 | 9.615% | $144.9768 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.97 | 7.426% | $32.1956 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.68 | 9.546% | $101.5272 | $101.53 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.78 | 3.700% | $144.9519 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.51 | $697.4576 | $697.46 | $697.50 | $697.50 | |