| 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 | $46.93 | 5.324% | $49.4286 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.56 | 11.622% | $44.1577 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.87 | 5.559% | $26.2525 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.44 | 12.237% | $279.964 | $279.96 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.78 | 5.569% | $197.1818 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.59 | 11.133% | $47.3315 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.86 | 8.322% | $263.0708 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.03 | $907.3869 | $907.38 | $907.40 | $907.50 | |