| 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 | $47.91 | 3.342% | $49.5112 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.30 | 6.654% | $120.839 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.45 | 6.691% | $260.8061 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.65 | 9.730% | $256.3841 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.32 | 3.354% | $27.2028 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.62 | 3.345% | $21.3097 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.46 | 5.512% | $225.2259 | $225.23 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.71 | $961.2788 | $961.28 | $961.30 | $961.20 | |