| 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 | $45.27 | 8.286% | $49.0211 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.40 | 12.266% | $228.349 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.99 | 9.819% | $133.9682 | $133.97 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.39 | 7.295% | $87.3274 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.91 | 9.328% | $203.2517 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.89 | 5.723% | $123.5796 | $123.58 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.86 | 4.775% | $261.7908 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.71 | $1,087.2878 | $1,087.29 | $1,087.30 | $1,087.30 | |