| 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 | $46.54 | 8.250% | $50.3796 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.82 | 4.232% | $239.546 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.69 | 7.611% | $251.4761 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.88 | 10.300% | $45.0906 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.92 | 9.849% | $47.1472 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.34 | 12.632% | $276.3313 | $276.33 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.95 | 3.110% | $191.733 | $191.73 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.14 | $1,101.7038 | $1,101.71 | $1,101.80 | $1,101.60 | |