| 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 | $45.66 | 5.232% | $48.0489 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.26 | 8.121% | $96.5088 | $96.51 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.35 | 6.765% | $227.7831 | $227.78 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.81 | 12.146% | $250.994 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.68 | 12.589% | $224.8177 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.60 | 8.788% | $89.8589 | $89.86 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.44 | 7.688% | $15.5501 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.80 | $953.5615 | $953.56 | $953.55 | $953.60 | |