| 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 | $45.60 | 7.334% | $48.9443 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.72 | 4.693% | $40.5371 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.79 | 11.651% | $135.9798 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.40 | 4.648% | $128.0892 | $128.09 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.36 | 8.379% | $63.25 | $63.25 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.62 | 11.540% | $139.0011 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.41 | 3.262% | $109.8811 | $109.88 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.90 | $665.6826 | $665.68 | $665.75 | $665.70 | |