| 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 | $47.41 | 6.430% | $50.4585 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.78 | 8.643% | $39.9589 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.55 | 3.466% | $227.1596 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.49 | 4.600% | $201.3445 | $201.34 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.57 | 5.874% | $204.9403 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.30 | 11.828% | $278.7872 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.66 | 7.417% | $218.7655 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.76 | $1,221.4145 | $1,221.42 | $1,221.40 | $1,221.50 | |