| 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 | $46.30 | 5.774% | $48.9734 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.33 | 3.194% | $224.2715 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.35 | 11.661% | $217.0132 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.46 | 12.596% | $277.5041 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.56 | 7.234% | $206.4898 | $206.49 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.90 | 6.676% | $138.5721 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.63 | 10.550% | $154.361 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.53 | $1,267.1851 | $1,267.17 | $1,267.10 | $1,267.30 | |