| 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 | $45.43 | 11.186% | $50.5118 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.50 | 7.222% | $174.2358 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.88 | 7.558% | $202.08 | $202.08 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.26 | 8.817% | $230.975 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.53 | 12.752% | $240.7593 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.49 | 3.466% | $63.6212 | $63.62 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.33 | 8.603% | $85.0687 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.42 | $1,047.2518 | $1,047.26 | $1,047.25 | $1,047.30 | |