| 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 | $47.88 | 3.445% | $49.5295 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.54 | 12.216% | $9.5832 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.77 | 13.441% | $34.9058 | $34.91 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.77 | 12.283% | $218.6936 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.44 | 13.255% | $99.0302 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.71 | 5.196% | $60.7086 | $60.71 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.41 | 6.378% | $151.4929 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.52 | $623.9438 | $623.94 | $624.00 | $623.90 | |