| 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 | $42.27 | 13.487% | $47.971 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.25 | 10.632% | $204.9458 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.36 | 12.797% | $160.5778 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.70 | 13.189% | $253.2038 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.98 | 10.349% | $18.7373 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.78 | 13.328% | $240.006 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.38 | 12.676% | $207.752 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.72 | $1,133.1937 | $1,133.20 | $1,133.20 | $1,133.20 | |