| 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 | $180.26 | 13.475% | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.30 | 5.712% | $48.9447 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.43 | 7.816% | $133.0773 | $133.08 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.85 | 5.475% | $50.4698 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.59 | 8.140% | $240.7088 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.52 | 7.539% | $177.9986 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.37 | 10.864% | $242.0937 | $242.09 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.32 | $1,097.8429 | $1,097.84 | $1,097.85 | $1,097.90 | |