| 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 | $46.60 | 3.589% | $48.2725 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.99 | 5.158% | $53.6201 | $53.62 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.93 | 13.771% | $6.7466 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.41 | 11.655% | $92.0149 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.60 | 12.707% | $186.6428 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.72 | 5.847% | $74.855 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.47 | 4.122% | $135.848 | $135.85 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.72 | $597.9999 | $598.00 | $597.95 | $597.90 | |