| 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 | $45.90 | 5.413% | $48.3846 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.81 | 3.379% | $194.1561 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.99 | 3.525% | $102.4794 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.52 | 12.315% | $94.9286 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.35 | 8.133% | $29.5744 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.66 | 9.690% | $248.6234 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.67 | 6.642% | $250.2568 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.90 | $968.4033 | $968.40 | $968.40 | $968.50 | |