| 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 | $45.94 | 5.260% | $48.3564 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.80 | 4.136% | $258.049 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.61 | 7.375% | $200.3725 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.64 | 10.497% | $164.2427 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.42 | 7.368% | $39.1034 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.81 | 13.367% | $246.9247 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.59 | 8.144% | $235.3105 | $235.31 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.81 | $1,192.3592 | $1,192.35 | $1,192.30 | $1,192.30 | |