| 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 | $47.63 | 4.625% | $49.8329 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.30 | 11.745% | $248.4091 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.56 | 8.507% | $118.8803 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 13.409% | $280.7667 | $280.77 | $280.75 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.97 | 4.743% | $205.2649 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.98 | 13.340% | $88.3825 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.60 | 9.874% | $91.8547 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.61 | $1,083.3911 | $1,083.38 | $1,083.40 | $1,083.50 | |