| 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 | $232.66 | 4.222% | $242.4829 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.69 | 3.753% | $50.5173 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.75 | 6.834% | $183.4874 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.69 | 11.231% | $179.8494 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.37 | 8.754% | $60.2171 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.41 | 8.596% | $267.5914 | $267.59 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.91 | 12.211% | $60.493 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.48 | $1,044.6385 | $1,044.64 | $1,044.65 | $1,044.60 | |