| 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 | $45.89 | 6.755% | $48.9899 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.96 | 11.866% | $280.7389 | $280.74 | $280.75 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.77 | 11.651% | $18.7239 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.87 | 10.126% | $257.5517 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.44 | 8.495% | $257.6105 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.50 | 10.750% | $20.4888 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.81 | 11.394% | $180.2466 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.24 | $1,064.3503 | $1,064.35 | $1,064.35 | $1,064.30 | |