| 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 | $45.59 | 8.620% | $49.5199 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.72 | 6.173% | $253.4562 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.93 | 8.255% | $176.3799 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.52 | 7.391% | $26.3323 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.77 | 3.825% | $13.2585 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.89 | 9.615% | $178.5519 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.29 | 8.227% | $266.5523 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.71 | $964.0510 | $964.05 | $964.05 | $964.20 | |