| 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 | $47.73 | 3.414% | $49.3595 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.72 | 5.399% | $176.7752 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.43 | 13.670% | $282.3904 | $282.39 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.57 | 7.477% | $256.4079 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.87 | 3.642% | $204.04 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.82 | 13.804% | $32.7983 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.60 | 4.604% | $138.7049 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.74 | $1,140.4762 | $1,140.48 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.50 | |