| 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 | $47.50 | 3.114% | $48.9792 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.25 | 13.297% | $283.5257 | $283.53 | $283.55 | $283.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.69 | 3.455% | $229.3494 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.75 | 11.441% | $179.1414 | $179.14 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.98 | 4.381% | $199.3468 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.85 | 10.784% | $109.51 | $109.51 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.62 | 8.351% | $252.0461 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.64 | $1,301.8986 | $1,301.91 | $1,301.95 | $1,301.70 | |