| 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 | $47.35 | 4.571% | $49.5144 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.93 | 13.248% | $276.2458 | $276.25 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.81 | 5.709% | $253.5008 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.31 | 4.440% | $83.8758 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.39 | 9.620% | $235.0143 | $235.01 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.87 | 11.787% | $221.1929 | $221.19 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.61 | 3.853% | $40.0976 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.27 | $1,159.4416 | $1,159.44 | $1,159.45 | $1,159.40 | |