| 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 | $47.70 | 3.597% | $49.4158 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.51 | 5.183% | $97.3048 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.33 | 7.108% | $234.92 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.64 | 8.130% | $265.6105 | $265.61 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.71 | 5.348% | $44.9941 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.60 | 13.192% | $274.6038 | $274.60 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.37 | 5.484% | $201.8647 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.86 | $1,168.7137 | $1,168.70 | $1,168.65 | $1,168.70 | |