| 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 | $46.40 | 5.499% | $48.9515 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.49 | 12.289% | $202.6704 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.41 | 12.206% | $238.3368 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.38 | 3.662% | $181.8024 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.45 | 9.300% | $190.6739 | $190.67 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.58 | 10.722% | $214.3356 | $214.34 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.75 | 7.159% | $100.4616 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.46 | $1,177.2322 | $1,177.23 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.30 | |