| 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 | $46.38 | 4.269% | $48.36 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.30 | 11.455% | $239.9626 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.26 | 12.489% | $99.2828 | $99.28 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.85 | 12.122% | $15.5289 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.50 | 7.675% | $207.2744 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.93 | 3.805% | $90.2377 | $90.24 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.90 | 5.320% | $233.7051 | $233.71 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.12 | $934.3515 | $934.35 | $934.35 | $934.40 | |