| 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 | $47.95 | 3.117% | $49.4446 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.76 | 13.358% | $201.5052 | $201.51 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.94 | 6.635% | $238.7984 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.56 | 3.218% | $164.6946 | $164.69 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.74 | 11.626% | $199.5203 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.51 | 10.726% | $71.4293 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.86 | 12.597% | $170.9898 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.32 | $1,096.3822 | $1,096.38 | $1,096.40 | $1,096.30 | |