| 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 | $48.99 | 11.825% | $54.7831 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.72 | 5.620% | $22.9407 | $22.94 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.38 | 6.183% | $143.7505 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.99 | 3.202% | $231.1622 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.48 | 8.308% | $170.5634 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.27 | 7.283% | $189.1077 | $189.11 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.84 | 11.682% | $268.9749 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.67 | $1,081.2825 | $1,081.27 | $1,081.25 | $1,081.40 | |