| 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 | $46.47 | 3.635% | $48.1592 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.56 | 10.284% | $136.2669 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.51 | 9.377% | $106.6535 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.87 | 8.621% | $90.0142 | $90.01 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.89 | 10.308% | $202.8454 | $202.85 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.40 | 10.122% | $209.6723 | $209.67 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.25 | 11.284% | $271.8112 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.95 | $1,065.4227 | $1,065.42 | $1,065.35 | $1,065.50 | |