| 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 | $47.50 | 3.311% | $49.0727 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.64 | 4.564% | $131.3742 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.45 | 6.313% | $54.698 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.60 | 9.692% | $227.7206 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.41 | 5.398% | $151.1513 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.41 | 9.870% | $250.9541 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.94 | 9.405% | $220.9325 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.95 | $1,085.9034 | $1,085.89 | $1,085.85 | $1,086.00 | |