| 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 | $46.28 | 4.291% | $48.2659 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.52 | 12.376% | $220.8413 | $220.84 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.41 | 8.466% | $213.0381 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.55 | 8.384% | $8.183 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.72 | 5.540% | $139.0173 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.55 | 9.376% | $230.2912 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.57 | 8.128% | $229.8477 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.60 | $1,089.4845 | $1,089.49 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.40 | |