| 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 | $46.73 | 3.123% | $48.1894 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.40 | 9.383% | $260.7691 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.34 | 12.585% | $98.3317 | $98.33 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.74 | 7.237% | $203.4715 | $203.47 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.50 | 5.657% | $244.596 | $244.60 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.38 | 10.352% | $108.5643 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.91 | 7.845% | $118.5324 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.00 | $1,082.4544 | $1,082.45 | $1,082.45 | $1,082.50 | |