| 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 | 3.213% | $48.4998 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.59 | 5.436% | $186.1894 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.96 | 10.773% | $85.2509 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.55 | 12.139% | $101.5419 | $101.54 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.85 | 7.649% | $246.3547 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.63 | 5.187% | $79.5529 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.94 | 12.173% | $126.6882 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.51 | $874.0778 | $874.07 | $874.10 | $874.20 | |