| 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 | $45.99 | 5.306% | $48.4302 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.82 | 7.153% | $38.3822 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.84 | 4.813% | $21.843 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.91 | 13.236% | $23.6776 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.33 | 9.420% | $104.3101 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.48 | 9.439% | $229.2528 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.58 | 8.307% | $131.6797 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.95 | $597.5756 | $597.57 | $597.65 | $597.60 | |