| 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 | $48.38 | 3.251% | $49.9528 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.91 | 9.667% | $40.4781 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.46 | 10.654% | $240.6282 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.57 | 13.856% | $209.0055 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.49 | 9.202% | $129.3934 | $129.39 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.97 | 10.724% | $240.2379 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.92 | 6.270% | $256.0257 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.70 | $1,165.7216 | $1,165.73 | $1,165.80 | $1,165.70 | |