| 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 | $44.26 | 11.769% | $49.469 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.63 | 10.338% | $155.1683 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.48 | 9.534% | $210.831 | $210.83 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.61 | 13.295% | $259.0037 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.87 | 9.843% | $275.5631 | $275.56 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.55 | 4.361% | $113.2839 | $113.28 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.78 | 8.314% | $113.4914 | $113.49 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.18 | $1,176.8104 | $1,176.80 | $1,176.80 | $1,176.90 | |