| 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 | $48.95 | 3.319% | $50.5747 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.49 | 3.234% | $177.036 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.42 | 8.348% | $180.3127 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.72 | 13.565% | $244.9824 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.86 | 12.589% | $259.923 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.40 | 12.570% | $113.0203 | $113.02 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.45 | 7.616% | $260.915 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.29 | $1,286.7641 | $1,286.76 | $1,286.70 | $1,286.70 | |