| 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 | $46.55 | 4.120% | $48.4679 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.68 | 5.833% | $253.6605 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.35 | 3.706% | $238.8868 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.86 | 4.720% | $53.2606 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.65 | 11.337% | $234.5314 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.43 | 6.796% | $117.9348 | $117.93 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.73 | 12.705% | $198.0565 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.25 | $1,144.7985 | $1,144.80 | $1,144.80 | $1,144.90 | |