| 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 | $46.91 | 4.437% | $48.9914 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.99 | 8.341% | $31.4081 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.28 | 4.645% | $17.0362 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.72 | 12.307% | $101.8849 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.33 | 4.819% | $39.1289 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.68 | 12.289% | $173.6886 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.39 | 12.873% | $99.7684 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.30 | $511.9065 | $511.91 | $511.95 | $511.90 | |