| 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 | $43.53 | 8.579% | $47.2644 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.35 | 6.580% | $264.6914 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.72 | 9.781% | $145.7013 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.79 | 7.844% | $269.3835 | $269.38 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.83 | 9.680% | $258.6583 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.67 | 12.423% | $160.3939 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.41 | 8.573% | $48.2173 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.30 | $1,194.3101 | $1,194.30 | $1,194.30 | $1,194.40 | |