| 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 | $44.99 | 3.375% | $46.5084 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.38 | 5.698% | $181.1452 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.96 | 7.280% | $256.3563 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.64 | 10.487% | $239.359 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.81 | 10.238% | $133.1785 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.68 | 5.411% | $50.26 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.64 | 5.551% | $142.1139 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.10 | $1,048.9213 | $1,048.93 | $1,048.90 | $1,049.00 | |