| 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 | $42.74 | 13.375% | $48.4565 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.25 | 8.253% | $170.2278 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.32 | 6.731% | $239.419 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.72 | 9.311% | $206.2917 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.66 | 11.188% | $244.2356 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.72 | 3.817% | $179.3127 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.72 | 11.713% | $177.3109 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.13 | $1,265.2542 | $1,265.26 | $1,265.25 | $1,265.20 | |