| 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 | $47.46 | 8.519% | $51.5031 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.93 | 5.584% | $224.82 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.42 | 11.590% | $253.778 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.75 | 3.481% | $229.4691 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.30 | 4.154% | $26.351 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.91 | 6.714% | $36.1867 | $36.19 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.85 | 11.271% | $217.9243 | $217.92 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.62 | $1,040.0322 | $1,040.03 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.10 | |