| 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 | $45.74 | 5.802% | $48.3938 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.25 | 3.839% | $87.4844 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.75 | 8.737% | $59.5335 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.75 | 7.527% | $82.527 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.95 | 13.477% | $199.6628 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.54 | 3.792% | $187.3861 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.79 | 3.113% | $9.0636 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.77 | $674.0512 | $674.04 | $674.10 | $674.10 | |