| 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 | $47.59 | 4.866% | $49.9057 | $49.91 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.74 | 4.238% | $42.4666 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.73 | 10.481% | $253.808 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.80 | 6.408% | $129.6049 | $129.60 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.55 | 6.726% | $264.2002 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.57 | 8.384% | $91.6603 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.39 | 12.239% | $214.8142 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.37 | $1,046.4599 | $1,046.46 | $1,046.40 | $1,046.50 | |