| 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 | $45.26 | 9.403% | $49.5158 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.26 | 5.805% | $168.505 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.55 | 5.272% | $87.9548 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.88 | 3.812% | $227.2237 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.90 | 10.524% | $249.6737 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.71 | 12.303% | $40.1034 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.63 | 9.506% | $231.7475 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.19 | $1,054.7239 | $1,054.72 | $1,054.65 | $1,054.70 | |