| 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 | $46.81 | 5.705% | $49.4805 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.32 | 11.369% | $264.3009 | $264.30 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.28 | 6.559% | $45.0531 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.60 | 4.867% | $247.0667 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.45 | 12.655% | $282.1444 | $282.14 | $282.15 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.88 | 13.313% | $15.7278 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.75 | 12.824% | $43.7193 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.09 | $947.4927 | $947.49 | $947.50 | $947.50 | |