| 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 | $46.25 | 7.829% | $49.8709 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.79 | 12.847% | $143.0787 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.69 | 9.790% | $178.6174 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.25 | 9.638% | $253.5379 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.71 | 13.746% | $238.5367 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.45 | 5.476% | $56.3769 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.45 | 7.610% | $220.0086 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.59 | $1,140.0271 | $1,140.04 | $1,140.05 | $1,140.00 | |