| 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 | $45.50 | 5.597% | $48.0466 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.66 | 8.580% | $254.7938 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.95 | 10.616% | $53.0404 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.40 | 9.726% | $56.3992 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.79 | 3.790% | $227.0821 | $227.08 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.88 | 6.834% | $102.4324 | $102.43 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.35 | 9.360% | $232.226 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.53 | $974.0205 | $974.02 | $974.10 | $973.90 | |