| 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 | $43.69 | 8.682% | $47.4832 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.50 | 9.838% | $172.9949 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.98 | 5.675% | $158.4914 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.80 | 7.835% | $150.7533 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.73 | 6.484% | $95.5481 | $95.55 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.42 | 10.389% | $163.8394 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.56 | 7.414% | $240.1347 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.68 | $1,029.2450 | $1,029.23 | $1,029.30 | $1,029.20 | |