| 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 | $47.50 | 3.241% | $49.0395 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.99 | 12.582% | $14.6244 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.76 | 5.514% | $197.0579 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.53 | 6.475% | $129.3991 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.52 | 4.700% | $240.3074 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.71 | 11.422% | $130.0406 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.33 | 4.736% | $72.6135 | $72.61 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.34 | $833.0824 | $833.08 | $833.05 | $833.00 | |