| 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 | $47.77 | 6.461% | $50.8564 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.50 | 4.598% | $19.3506 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.43 | 4.271% | $164.1538 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.70 | 4.186% | $259.1106 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.56 | 11.397% | $237.8994 | $237.90 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.80 | 10.377% | $249.2313 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.78 | 13.400% | $149.4385 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.54 | $1,130.0406 | $1,130.04 | $1,130.05 | $1,130.10 | |