| 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 | $46.77 | 3.242% | $48.2863 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.53 | 4.673% | $114.6483 | $114.65 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.77 | 7.836% | $77.3939 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.80 | 13.792% | $35.0479 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.92 | 12.665% | $279.3191 | $279.32 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.55 | 7.488% | $66.1589 | $66.16 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.41 | 11.561% | $91.9374 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.75 | $712.7918 | $712.80 | $712.80 | $712.70 | |