| 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 | $230.57 | 5.539% | $243.3413 | $243.34 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.96 | 11.418% | $157.0548 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.40 | 6.353% | $252.482 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.68 | 4.864% | $48.9505 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.39 | 7.215% | $184.8279 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.61 | 7.413% | $126.3284 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.44 | 11.142% | $136.0823 | $136.08 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.05 | $1,149.0672 | $1,149.06 | $1,149.15 | $1,149.10 | |