| 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 | $46.76 | 3.607% | $48.4466 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.80 | 6.657% | $85.1123 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.43 | 13.779% | $251.9408 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.89 | 12.514% | $254.1579 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.36 | 3.754% | $248.3456 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.89 | 10.836% | $14.2868 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.72 | 3.218% | $168.9885 | $168.99 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.85 | $1,071.2785 | $1,071.29 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.20 | |