| 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 | $237.70 | 4.128% | $247.5123 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.72 | 4.778% | $48.9523 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.70 | 10.295% | $231.2886 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.38 | 10.868% | $106.8546 | $106.85 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.78 | 9.341% | $186.7326 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.71 | 3.557% | $54.5849 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.51 | 5.874% | $72.5343 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.50 | $948.4596 | $948.44 | $948.50 | $948.50 | |