| 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 | $46.98 | 5.394% | $49.5141 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.88 | 8.469% | $34.5799 | $34.58 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.82 | 9.309% | $264.331 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.33 | 13.491% | $50.3106 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.57 | 12.344% | $161.2923 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.85 | 7.803% | $211.1322 | $211.13 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.26 | 7.680% | $200.5648 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.69 | $971.7249 | $971.71 | $971.75 | $971.70 | |