| 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 | $45.69 | 6.870% | $48.8289 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.54 | 7.454% | $130.5996 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.96 | 11.143% | $267.8102 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.62 | 11.159% | $81.8353 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.49 | 10.514% | $237.0415 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.36 | 3.689% | $41.8489 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.84 | 11.354% | $204.7132 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.50 | $1,012.6776 | $1,012.68 | $1,012.70 | $1,012.50 | |