| 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 | $45.88 | 3.506% | $47.4886 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.46 | 12.664% | $165.0077 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.62 | 9.635% | $265.9964 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.79 | 8.362% | $9.525 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.73 | 8.243% | $96.044 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.71 | 4.367% | $171.9029 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.70 | 5.172% | $68.0463 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.89 | $824.0109 | $824.02 | $824.05 | $823.90 | |