| 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 | $46.40 | 5.495% | $48.9497 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.51 | 7.740% | $261.2803 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.80 | 8.142% | $38.7148 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.36 | 4.315% | $245.5158 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.83 | 3.274% | $188.8159 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.25 | 3.517% | $154.4991 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.87 | 6.706% | $197.2674 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.02 | $1,135.0430 | $1,135.05 | $1,135.00 | $1,135.00 | |