| 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 | $45.25 | 8.219% | $48.9691 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.89 | 5.434% | $132.7309 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.70 | 5.136% | $171.0563 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.36 | 7.258% | $136.6038 | $136.60 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.94 | 9.829% | $194.3314 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.28 | 12.519% | $274.8614 | $274.86 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.93 | 5.440% | $157.0318 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.35 | $1,115.5847 | $1,115.58 | $1,115.60 | $1,115.60 | |