| 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 | $43.29 | 12.107% | $48.5311 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.50 | 10.511% | $270.1994 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.92 | 12.398% | $175.251 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.82 | 9.529% | $274.7206 | $274.72 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.55 | 12.287% | $144.3449 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.91 | 13.378% | $224.3864 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.30 | 6.750% | $75.0453 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.29 | $1,212.4787 | $1,212.48 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.40 | |