| 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 | $44.35 | 11.575% | $49.4835 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.93 | 13.846% | $134.2586 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 7.338% | $247.296 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.29 | 10.563% | $247.9818 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.68 | 6.792% | $174.7971 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.72 | 5.740% | $153.0269 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.35 | 10.764% | $79.0301 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.71 | $1,085.8740 | $1,085.88 | $1,085.95 | $1,085.90 | |