| 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 | $246.30 | 12.135% | $276.1885 | $276.19 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.96 | 5.189% | $199.817 | $199.82 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.95 | 7.552% | $46.1936 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.70 | 9.531% | $223.1146 | $223.11 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.83 | 12.249% | $249.002 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.35 | 8.377% | $48.0652 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 10.104% | $5.8245 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.38 | $1,048.2054 | $1,048.20 | $1,048.15 | $1,048.20 | |