| 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 | $47.67 | 3.304% | $49.245 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.75 | 12.625% | $185.5497 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.65 | 6.475% | $200.8651 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.50 | 13.373% | $134.347 | $134.35 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.37 | 7.691% | $165.1657 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.84 | 9.555% | $188.2593 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.28 | 9.526% | $258.788 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.06 | $1,182.2198 | $1,182.24 | $1,182.20 | $1,182.20 | |