| 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 | $44.40 | 8.724% | $48.2735 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.82 | 4.386% | $85.4086 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.33 | 6.543% | $239.0079 | $239.01 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.51 | 13.535% | $250.356 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.61 | 7.638% | $201.9397 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.86 | 4.732% | $236.5477 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.98 | 6.356% | $147.8136 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.51 | $1,209.3470 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.30 | |