| 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 | $47.94 | 3.144% | $49.4472 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.65 | 4.135% | $261.0144 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.84 | 5.555% | $27.2754 | $27.28 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.44 | 8.523% | $265.2736 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.90 | 12.418% | $280.9326 | $280.93 | $280.95 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.69 | 8.492% | $207.9683 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.37 | 4.851% | $112.5785 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.83 | $1,204.4900 | $1,204.49 | $1,204.50 | $1,204.50 | |