| 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 | $45.98 | 3.270% | $47.4835 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.69 | 5.287% | $164.9742 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.42 | 12.823% | $203.5553 | $203.56 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.71 | 6.779% | $253.8244 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.67 | 3.661% | $220.4558 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.91 | 4.214% | $168.7329 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.26 | 11.241% | $158.2514 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.64 | $1,217.2775 | $1,217.27 | $1,217.25 | $1,217.40 | |