| 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 | $47.74 | 3.147% | $49.2424 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.42 | 6.666% | $257.5131 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.87 | 4.116% | $255.99 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.62 | 4.390% | $82.0714 | $82.07 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.34 | 8.807% | $47.157 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.93 | 7.353% | $34.2778 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.66 | 5.440% | $225.2831 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.58 | $951.5348 | $951.53 | $951.55 | $951.60 | |