| 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 | $46.89 | 3.595% | $48.5757 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.26 | 9.327% | $105.2382 | $105.24 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.53 | 13.594% | $34.6802 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.29 | 9.422% | $74.7243 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.57 | 4.414% | $18.3455 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.77 | 10.727% | $249.9883 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.42 | 5.357% | $256.46 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.73 | $788.0122 | $788.02 | $788.05 | $788.00 | |