| 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 | $42.83 | 12.692% | $48.266 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.26 | 12.536% | $235.4928 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.74 | 9.422% | $172.6023 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.65 | 3.840% | $180.3182 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.69 | 5.763% | $121.2996 | $121.30 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.31 | 7.819% | $253.7089 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.85 | 13.530% | $181.4777 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.33 | $1,193.1655 | $1,193.17 | $1,193.15 | $1,193.20 | |