| 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 | $40.96 | 12.724% | $46.1718 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.28 | 13.497% | $135.3792 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.71 | 4.488% | $260.917 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.70 | 3.770% | $223.8319 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.55 | 7.284% | $187.2642 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.96 | 13.268% | $197.041 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.90 | 8.678% | $199.8588 | $199.86 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.06 | $1,250.4639 | $1,250.46 | $1,250.45 | $1,250.50 | |