| 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 | $48.64 | 3.573% | $50.3779 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.47 | 3.177% | $18.025 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.87 | 4.152% | $146.7189 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.31 | 11.476% | $231.1009 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.61 | 8.427% | $171.9761 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.27 | 4.867% | $148.1456 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.51 | 5.698% | $73.4707 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.68 | $839.8151 | $839.83 | $839.85 | $839.80 | |