| 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 | $46.89 | 3.536% | $48.548 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.58 | 7.829% | $153.7426 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.34 | 11.537% | $138.6851 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.26 | 9.802% | $174.8707 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.33 | 10.770% | $237.4133 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.65 | 11.761% | $94.6057 | $94.61 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.59 | 4.198% | $22.4963 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.64 | $870.3617 | $870.37 | $870.35 | $870.30 | |