| 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 | $44.25 | 11.838% | $49.4883 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.89 | 4.429% | $9.2837 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.62 | 8.678% | $261.501 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.99 | 3.751% | $18.6648 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.41 | 6.823% | $252.5403 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.41 | 13.740% | $258.6561 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.91 | 13.514% | $246.2232 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.48 | $1,096.3574 | $1,096.35 | $1,096.35 | $1,096.40 | |