| 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 | $46.98 | 5.575% | $49.5991 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.40 | 3.443% | $174.198 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.72 | 8.103% | $42.9385 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.40 | 13.552% | $280.9276 | $280.93 | $280.95 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.71 | 5.704% | $114.9108 | $114.91 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.95 | 10.656% | $238.9616 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.80 | 10.746% | $60.6888 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.96 | $962.2244 | $962.23 | $962.25 | $962.20 | |