| 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 | $45.41 | 6.806% | $48.5006 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.82 | 11.761% | $251.2611 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.67 | 3.115% | $84.214 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.96 | 7.838% | $216.7112 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.71 | 6.458% | $232.8343 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.81 | 7.326% | $99.6093 | $99.61 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.87 | 4.283% | $109.3616 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.25 | $1,042.4921 | $1,042.48 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.50 | |