| 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 | $47.78 | 3.622% | $49.5106 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.36 | 13.708% | $9.506 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.29 | 9.221% | $31.9908 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.92 | 5.835% | $103.6336 | $103.63 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.90 | 10.823% | $264.7561 | $264.76 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.95 | 5.258% | $29.4196 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.74 | 13.794% | $252.3268 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.94 | $741.1435 | $741.15 | $741.15 | $741.10 | |