| 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 | $44.69 | 8.213% | $48.3604 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.90 | 9.862% | $52.6239 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.38 | 13.422% | $52.6051 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.62 | 7.106% | $25.2984 | $25.30 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.44 | 8.316% | $232.2728 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.40 | 3.839% | $120.8686 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.58 | 5.822% | $242.9461 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.01 | $774.9753 | $774.98 | $774.90 | $775.00 | |