| 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 | $43.54 | 12.475% | $48.9716 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.33 | 7.852% | $56.439 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.97 | 7.526% | $261.2559 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.63 | 11.636% | $48.7068 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.55 | 3.682% | $30.638 | $30.64 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.30 | 6.854% | $64.433 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.53 | 5.811% | $100.0231 | $100.02 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.85 | $610.4674 | $610.47 | $610.45 | $610.40 | |