| 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 | $226.52 | 4.394% | $236.4733 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.34 | 5.567% | $20.4167 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.50 | 6.385% | $5.8512 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.25 | 3.209% | $6.4506 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.96 | 3.456% | $73.4124 | $73.41 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.93 | 6.678% | $48.9972 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.60 | 5.503% | $102.9709 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.10 | $494.5723 | $494.57 | $494.50 | $494.70 | |