| 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 | $44.81 | 9.324% | $48.9881 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.31 | 7.412% | $31.4825 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.50 | 12.696% | $18.5948 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.50 | 3.498% | $82.2809 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.34 | 8.471% | $215.1414 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.57 | 8.248% | $43.9162 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.52 | 4.494% | $133.2507 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.55 | $573.6546 | $573.65 | $573.70 | $573.70 | |