| 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 | $48.27 | 5.544% | $50.9461 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.62 | 9.533% | $20.395 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.66 | 13.232% | $48.3048 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.29 | 9.572% | $93.454 | $93.45 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.86 | 13.601% | $249.7632 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.42 | 8.842% | $258.4127 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.66 | 13.526% | $172.1735 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.78 | $893.4493 | $893.44 | $893.40 | $893.50 | |