| 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 | $43.74 | 10.182% | $48.1936 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.94 | 3.249% | $240.5082 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.85 | 8.738% | $144.4584 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.81 | 9.535% | $260.4852 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.92 | 11.490% | $270.8315 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.31 | 13.484% | $188.7352 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.50 | 3.718% | $239.07 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.07 | $1,392.2821 | $1,392.29 | $1,392.30 | $1,392.30 | |