| 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 | $43.98 | 12.580% | $49.5127 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.70 | 9.807% | $217.0884 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.87 | 12.597% | $279.0942 | $279.09 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.37 | 6.630% | $159.2732 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.96 | 10.449% | $240.7346 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.54 | 3.425% | $102.9492 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.61 | 8.328% | $160.9862 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.03 | $1,209.6385 | $1,209.63 | $1,209.65 | $1,209.60 | |