| 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 | $46.29 | 4.767% | $48.4966 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.56 | 3.439% | $137.1187 | $137.12 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.47 | 13.650% | $24.4007 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.95 | 4.704% | $220.8731 | $220.87 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.74 | 13.524% | $39.4382 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.92 | 11.171% | $202.2423 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.40 | 8.727% | $185.2708 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.33 | $857.8404 | $857.84 | $857.80 | $857.80 | |