| 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 | $238.40 | 4.232% | $248.4891 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.47 | 9.183% | $167.5632 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.75 | 4.287% | $161.3841 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.44 | 6.605% | $171.0371 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.53 | 3.871% | $185.4409 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.59 | 6.332% | $47.4134 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.51 | 10.826% | $48.2204 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.69 | $1,029.5482 | $1,029.54 | $1,029.55 | $1,029.50 | |