| 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 | $45.62 | 7.369% | $48.9817 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.36 | 4.761% | $157.5186 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.87 | 7.295% | $51.3621 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.71 | 11.825% | $36.578 | $36.58 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.96 | 4.766% | $218.919 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.73 | 5.846% | $148.9571 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.65 | 12.513% | $233.6332 | $233.63 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.90 | $895.9497 | $895.95 | $895.95 | $896.00 | |