| 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 | $48.86 | 4.841% | $51.2253 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.64 | 4.442% | $221.041 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.86 | 10.630% | $270.8886 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.30 | 8.479% | $229.2161 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.85 | 4.530% | $159.7741 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.82 | 8.436% | $209.0863 | $209.09 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.57 | 13.432% | $97.0638 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.90 | $1,238.2952 | $1,238.30 | $1,238.30 | $1,238.30 | |