| 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 | $46.25 | 5.615% | $48.8469 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.65 | 13.266% | $265.7787 | $265.78 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.81 | 5.611% | $220.5263 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.79 | 6.515% | $260.7381 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.46 | 11.730% | $31.7984 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.70 | 10.820% | $233.4977 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.81 | 13.501% | $142.7956 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.47 | $1,203.9817 | $1,204.00 | $1,204.05 | $1,203.90 | |