| 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 | $207.88 | 4.165% | $216.5382 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.29 | 4.809% | $48.5161 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.39 | 10.489% | $165.0595 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.33 | 10.459% | $188.1448 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.50 | 4.590% | $258.8603 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.80 | 11.113% | $6.4446 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.58 | 6.137% | $161.9438 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.77 | $1,045.5073 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.40 | |