| 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 | $45.88 | 3.643% | $47.5514 | $47.55 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.50 | 12.550% | $138.9993 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.60 | 11.645% | $274.2001 | $274.20 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.65 | 5.545% | $141.0609 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.74 | 6.571% | $53.0084 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.56 | 10.318% | $213.5315 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.77 | 7.599% | $260.1421 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.70 | $1,128.4937 | $1,128.49 | $1,128.50 | $1,128.50 | |