| 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 | $47.25 | 4.682% | $49.4622 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.75 | 12.519% | $183.1247 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.50 | 3.846% | $60.7499 | $60.75 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.42 | 9.733% | $224.3162 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.49 | 10.111% | $269.2104 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.37 | 4.225% | $107.7374 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 11.596% | $278.2981 | $278.30 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.16 | $1,172.8989 | $1,172.90 | $1,172.85 | $1,172.80 | |