| 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 | $48.50 | 8.162% | $52.4586 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.72 | 8.455% | $151.5333 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.71 | 6.336% | $39.0359 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.84 | 10.386% | $239.361 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.81 | 13.823% | $219.4621 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.27 | 10.312% | $184.5189 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.39 | 9.778% | $260.602 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.24 | $1,146.9718 | $1,146.97 | $1,146.95 | $1,147.00 | |