| 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 | $154.48 | 11.639% | $172.4599 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.43 | 5.453% | $48.9618 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.35 | 5.294% | $215.1683 | $215.17 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.28 | 12.467% | $72.2938 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.39 | 3.840% | $214.3154 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.87 | 7.237% | $248.6504 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.99 | 13.296% | $33.9775 | $33.98 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.79 | $1,005.8271 | $1,005.83 | $1,005.80 | $1,006.00 | |