| 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 | $46.98 | 3.321% | $48.5402 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.79 | 3.656% | $15.3307 | $15.33 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.27 | 12.830% | $236.1193 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.31 | 13.864% | $147.2375 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.41 | 11.625% | $110.9664 | $110.97 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.88 | 10.595% | $255.3417 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.60 | 7.135% | $167.7734 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.24 | $981.3092 | $981.31 | $981.30 | $981.20 | |