| 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 | $42.79 | 12.753% | $48.247 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.85 | 5.542% | $200.3715 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.39 | 4.295% | $205.8679 | $205.87 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.72 | 11.526% | $16.4166 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.75 | 9.363% | $256.7296 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.69 | 12.422% | $225.6197 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.51 | 3.846% | $118.9141 | $118.91 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.70 | $1,072.1664 | $1,072.17 | $1,072.10 | $1,072.10 | |