| 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 | $47.70 | 3.226% | $49.2388 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.96 | 8.858% | $64.1827 | $64.18 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.37 | 10.515% | $155.1299 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.72 | 6.392% | $72.0487 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.84 | 4.781% | $55.3663 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.97 | 7.777% | $52.7784 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.48 | 12.522% | $41.048 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.04 | $489.7928 | $489.80 | $489.85 | $489.70 | |