| 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 | $44.69 | 6.285% | $47.4988 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.64 | 12.853% | $84.2335 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.90 | 13.815% | $162.6416 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.87 | 3.670% | $250.7466 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.29 | 6.154% | $130.8773 | $130.88 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.99 | 12.491% | $282.3412 | $282.34 | $282.35 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.84 | 6.252% | $100.7694 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.22 | $1,059.1084 | $1,059.11 | $1,059.15 | $1,059.00 | |