| 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 | $46.79 | 4.494% | $48.8927 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.76 | 9.128% | $80.4928 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.69 | 13.379% | $254.7513 | $254.75 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.70 | 8.600% | $234.2502 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.66 | 10.816% | $206.8491 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.51 | 3.444% | $39.8363 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.63 | 12.221% | $173.5273 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.74 | $1,038.5997 | $1,038.60 | $1,038.65 | $1,038.60 | |