| 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 | $46.99 | 3.208% | $48.4974 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.38 | 5.163% | $238.068 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.66 | 8.519% | $175.4318 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.48 | 8.767% | $185.426 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.74 | 12.325% | $234.4672 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.50 | 3.672% | $86.5661 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.89 | 7.831% | $257.5975 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.64 | $1,226.0540 | $1,226.07 | $1,226.05 | $1,226.10 | |