| 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 | $46.99 | 6.328% | $49.9635 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.31 | 11.360% | $143.9996 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.66 | 10.759% | $161.3316 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.72 | 3.304% | $211.4839 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.34 | 11.216% | $269.5209 | $269.52 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.84 | 7.547% | $249.337 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.60 | 13.500% | $200.441 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.46 | $1,286.0775 | $1,286.07 | $1,286.10 | $1,286.00 | |