| 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 | $47.98 | 11.287% | $53.3955 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.44 | 12.714% | $106.4471 | $106.45 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.94 | 3.659% | $201.0363 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.36 | 8.560% | $260.9348 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.28 | 4.433% | $107.8584 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.62 | 10.801% | $80.4637 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.88 | 3.252% | $236.3232 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.50 | $1,046.4590 | $1,046.46 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.40 | |