| 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 | $43.65 | 12.204% | $48.977 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.31 | 13.502% | $246.6512 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.26 | 4.434% | $146.4791 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.73 | 10.199% | $71.3318 | $71.33 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.26 | 8.615% | $100.2082 | $100.21 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.31 | 11.687% | $153.3574 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.36 | 12.819% | $194.4548 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.88 | $961.4595 | $961.46 | $961.50 | $961.60 | |