| 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 | $45.42 | 6.778% | $48.4986 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.69 | 3.762% | $241.4438 | $241.44 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.54 | 8.869% | $138.8515 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.90 | 13.799% | $273.0038 | $273.00 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.42 | 5.794% | $56.5152 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.83 | 12.249% | $141.2429 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.31 | 13.857% | $263.3626 | $263.36 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.11 | $1,162.9184 | $1,162.91 | $1,162.90 | $1,162.90 | |