| 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 | $42.69 | 13.712% | $48.5437 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.57 | 4.210% | $239.2349 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.48 | 7.575% | $144.6669 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.30 | 12.555% | $234.4521 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.59 | 3.415% | $256.0452 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.38 | 11.809% | $56.3294 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.36 | 9.714% | $141.926 | $141.93 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.37 | $1,121.1982 | $1,121.20 | $1,121.25 | $1,121.10 | |