| 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 | $45.82 | 5.350% | $48.2714 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.77 | 8.505% | $152.7425 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.44 | 12.717% | $280.0341 | $280.03 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.68 | 11.809% | $187.4813 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.87 | 13.842% | $98.8945 | $98.89 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.39 | 11.213% | $145.0106 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.91 | 13.299% | $69.0104 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.88 | $981.4448 | $981.43 | $981.45 | $981.40 | |