| 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 | $46.44 | 4.191% | $48.3863 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.82 | 10.352% | $7.526 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.50 | 10.458% | $81.1866 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.25 | 5.337% | $180.3896 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.40 | 3.121% | $246.8717 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.80 | 5.381% | $250.596 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.34 | 4.482% | $236.4846 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.55 | $1,051.4408 | $1,051.45 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.50 | |