| 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 | $46.39 | 3.433% | $47.9826 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.29 | 13.508% | $72.9743 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.44 | 7.191% | $136.6042 | $136.60 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.65 | 9.803% | $101.7325 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.41 | 3.715% | $52.2827 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.30 | 5.482% | $57.2767 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.62 | 12.430% | $137.8617 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.10 | $606.7147 | $606.70 | $606.75 | $606.80 | |