| 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 | $48.50 | 4.808% | $50.8319 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.74 | 9.127% | $185.2322 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.68 | 3.442% | $121.7305 | $121.73 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.80 | 12.133% | $40.1436 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.46 | 7.684% | $182.4813 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.47 | 11.293% | $183.0436 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.96 | 6.759% | $263.652 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.61 | $1,027.1151 | $1,027.10 | $1,027.20 | $1,027.00 | |