| 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 | $101.41 | 3.870% | $105.3346 | $105.33 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.97 | 12.315% | $147.099 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.91 | 4.711% | $240.7411 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.79 | 9.159% | $49.9839 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.42 | 11.222% | $71.6492 | $71.65 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.57 | 9.278% | $156.8904 | $156.89 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.86 | 12.109% | $276.7523 | $276.75 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.93 | $1,048.4505 | $1,048.44 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.40 | |