| 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 | $44.74 | 10.375% | $49.3818 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.63 | 4.780% | $81.3407 | $81.34 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.99 | 6.457% | $264.0027 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.87 | 4.671% | $225.9533 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.45 | 13.817% | $190.5866 | $190.59 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.34 | 11.512% | $177.6832 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.71 | 3.421% | $234.4657 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.73 | $1,223.4140 | $1,223.41 | $1,223.45 | $1,223.50 | |