| 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 | $148.33 | 4.155% | $154.4931 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.56 | 3.157% | $256.407 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.72 | 8.829% | $42.1386 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.92 | 4.268% | $49.9652 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.76 | 12.656% | $122.5247 | $122.52 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.48 | 5.503% | $209.4024 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.62 | 9.648% | $162.9589 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.39 | $997.8899 | $997.89 | $997.85 | $997.90 | |