| 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 | $47.35 | 10.788% | $52.4581 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.34 | 12.842% | $138.0509 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.69 | 10.525% | $214.0759 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.73 | 13.264% | $276.0583 | $276.06 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.48 | 10.309% | $131.7972 | $131.80 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.70 | 9.120% | $234.2806 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.25 | 7.543% | $248.6932 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.54 | $1,295.4142 | $1,295.42 | $1,295.45 | $1,295.60 | |