| 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 | 4.177% | $49.4841 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.29 | 5.597% | $218.892 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.43 | 3.121% | $151.0001 | $151.00 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.70 | 9.548% | $274.6368 | $274.64 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.90 | 9.478% | $169.5814 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.33 | 7.115% | $241.3622 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.48 | 7.199% | $233.1364 | $233.14 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.63 | $1,338.0930 | $1,338.09 | $1,338.15 | $1,338.10 | |