| 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 | $47.98 | 3.163% | $49.4976 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.53 | 4.385% | $41.2634 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.85 | 10.168% | $160.68 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.32 | 4.260% | $249.515 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.38 | 4.170% | $26.4383 | $26.44 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.64 | 7.813% | $221.7067 | $221.71 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.32 | 13.470% | $175.1069 | $175.11 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.02 | $924.2079 | $924.22 | $924.20 | $924.20 | |