| 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 | $47.33 | 3.502% | $48.9875 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.56 | 5.487% | $151.4371 | $151.44 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.31 | 4.560% | $227.2193 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.33 | 7.551% | $236.9671 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.52 | 9.840% | $237.8256 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.88 | 5.789% | $91.9095 | $91.91 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.63 | 3.618% | $151.9351 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.56 | $1,146.2812 | $1,146.30 | $1,146.30 | $1,146.20 | |