| 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 | $43.38 | 11.765% | $48.4837 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.52 | 13.328% | $261.2437 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.50 | 7.307% | $107.8435 | $107.84 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.86 | 5.778% | $17.8342 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.46 | 13.365% | $170.569 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.87 | 6.247% | $163.4823 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.88 | 3.625% | $235.1044 | $235.10 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.47 | $1,004.5608 | $1,004.54 | $1,004.60 | $1,004.50 | |