| 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 | $43.59 | 11.859% | $48.7593 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.29 | 6.437% | $147.1917 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.80 | 13.609% | $137.2397 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.93 | 12.753% | $148.755 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.72 | 9.578% | $142.1446 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.83 | 6.158% | $255.6603 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.94 | 4.203% | $168.7463 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.10 | $1,048.4969 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.50 | |