| 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 | $46.51 | 4.275% | $48.4983 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 8.675% | $49.208 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.79 | 6.872% | $150.4651 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.82 | 11.383% | $190.2644 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.66 | 3.306% | $200.0624 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.43 | 5.368% | $188.0081 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.27 | 4.138% | $46.1019 | $46.10 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.76 | $872.6082 | $872.61 | $872.55 | $872.70 | |