| 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 | $46.84 | 4.153% | $48.7853 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.55 | 5.377% | $38.5153 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.43 | 11.618% | $217.0189 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.66 | 8.161% | $169.445 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.29 | 9.774% | $268.1669 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.27 | 5.481% | $214.4112 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.51 | 10.804% | $262.0625 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.55 | $1,218.4051 | $1,218.42 | $1,218.35 | $1,218.40 | |