| 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 | $46.54 | 5.782% | $49.2309 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.90 | 9.537% | $185.008 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.55 | 6.783% | $187.4576 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.39 | 11.181% | $148.3043 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.27 | 4.784% | $253.8602 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.59 | 7.768% | $153.6664 | $153.67 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.28 | 4.123% | $257.4754 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.52 | $1,235.0028 | $1,235.01 | $1,235.00 | $1,235.10 | |