| 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 | $44.67 | 12.617% | $50.306 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.99 | 4.578% | $166.2686 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.55 | 3.619% | $212.9889 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.66 | 5.610% | $198.1877 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.53 | 9.562% | $254.7645 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.33 | 7.829% | $181.5086 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.77 | 3.485% | $81.5151 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.50 | $1,145.5394 | $1,145.55 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.60 | |