| 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 | $46.99 | 5.861% | $49.7441 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.40 | 13.636% | $217.4993 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.59 | 12.431% | $165.9369 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.45 | 6.445% | $248.4959 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.31 | 13.448% | $226.1132 | $226.11 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.25 | 5.488% | $30.8552 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.85 | 9.549% | $247.4164 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.84 | $1,186.0610 | $1,186.07 | $1,186.05 | $1,186.00 | |