| 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 | $42.73 | 12.165% | $47.9281 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.29 | 10.203% | $142.4815 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.76 | 12.841% | $246.851 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.25 | 4.761% | $143.7845 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.59 | 12.775% | $248.7704 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.96 | 12.678% | $163.338 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.92 | 11.624% | $234.3211 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.50 | $1,227.4746 | $1,227.47 | $1,227.50 | $1,227.50 | |