| 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 | $47.38 | 4.299% | $49.4169 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.82 | 10.536% | $142.3925 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.47 | 8.687% | $129.8484 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.60 | 13.417% | $181.0135 | $181.01 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.61 | 11.114% | $276.2405 | $276.24 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.97 | 7.594% | $163.5106 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.81 | 3.189% | $12.1866 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.66 | $954.6090 | $954.61 | $954.60 | $954.50 | |