| 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 | $49.77 | 3.417% | $51.4706 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.29 | 4.432% | $56.6961 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.75 | 8.464% | $46.3684 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.57 | 6.376% | $66.5595 | $66.56 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.73 | 3.856% | $121.2311 | $121.23 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.51 | 3.469% | $225.0554 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.81 | 9.479% | $162.9157 | $162.92 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.43 | $730.2968 | $730.31 | $730.25 | $730.40 | |