| 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 | $185.42 | 12.411% | $208.4325 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.67 | 5.811% | $107.578 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.25 | 11.629% | $30.4189 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.39 | 13.413% | $118.3918 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 12.426% | $277.3325 | $277.33 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.67 | 11.444% | $134.4795 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.31 | 12.647% | $171.5726 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.39 | $1,048.2058 | $1,048.20 | $1,048.25 | $1,048.20 | |