| 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 | $47.75 | 4.647% | $49.9689 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.25 | 11.736% | $144.4188 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.99 | 12.707% | $215.2591 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.66 | 3.502% | $136.2707 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.93 | 8.747% | $102.1461 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.94 | 11.225% | $168.9953 | $169.00 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.88 | 7.267% | $243.3674 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.40 | $1,060.4263 | $1,060.44 | $1,060.35 | $1,060.50 | |