| 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 | $45.50 | 7.607% | $48.9612 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.81 | 5.188% | $129.1814 | $129.18 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.52 | 12.209% | $161.0424 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.83 | 6.184% | $183.5178 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.36 | 4.441% | $236.4126 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.53 | 11.697% | $218.4011 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.47 | 6.203% | $253.2623 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.02 | $1,230.7788 | $1,230.77 | $1,230.75 | $1,230.80 | |