| 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 | $47.41 | 5.326% | $49.9351 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.38 | 5.260% | $75.1346 | $75.13 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.58 | 6.806% | $238.7969 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.76 | 11.538% | $198.2699 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.76 | 13.278% | $281.7904 | $281.79 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.60 | 8.766% | $270.3923 | $270.39 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.60 | 10.215% | $48.0537 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.09 | $1,162.3729 | $1,162.37 | $1,162.40 | $1,162.40 | |