| 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 | $46.95 | 9.481% | $51.4013 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.31 | 3.843% | $166.4707 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.69 | 7.726% | $235.586 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.48 | 6.346% | $156.8391 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.73 | 4.532% | $219.235 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.38 | 12.453% | $230.956 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.58 | 6.415% | $197.485 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.12 | $1,257.9731 | $1,257.99 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.00 | |