| 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 | $44.25 | 7.320% | $47.4891 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.73 | 11.585% | $267.5027 | $267.50 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.97 | 7.317% | $63.2848 | $63.28 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.43 | 9.665% | $151.8093 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.38 | 12.289% | $240.7252 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.75 | 6.619% | $175.6548 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.85 | 10.570% | $251.9337 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.36 | $1,198.3996 | $1,198.39 | $1,198.45 | $1,198.40 | |