| 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 | $48.70 | 3.480% | $50.3948 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.73 | 11.697% | $246.5488 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.37 | 4.604% | $217.9634 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.73 | 13.678% | $37.2068 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.66 | 6.820% | $128.889 | $128.89 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.79 | 6.103% | $87.8427 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.37 | 12.477% | $162.383 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.35 | $931.2285 | $931.22 | $931.25 | $931.20 | |