| 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 | $43.42 | 12.470% | $48.8345 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.62 | 3.225% | $186.445 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.42 | 7.676% | $154.4289 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.90 | 5.808% | $138.5027 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.79 | 8.722% | $179.163 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.51 | 11.717% | $163.6766 | $163.68 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.37 | 6.247% | $257.5109 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.03 | $1,128.5616 | $1,128.56 | $1,128.60 | $1,128.50 | |