| 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 | $45.74 | 7.627% | $49.2286 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.84 | 6.669% | $221.7008 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.47 | 12.305% | $207.169 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.63 | 6.572% | $141.3464 | $141.35 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.85 | 4.527% | $260.1154 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.81 | 8.613% | $244.1729 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.86 | 11.820% | $158.6279 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.20 | $1,282.3610 | $1,282.37 | $1,282.35 | $1,282.30 | |