| 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 | $45.72 | 8.225% | $49.4805 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.82 | 5.173% | $68.1731 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.71 | 10.487% | $216.2341 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.34 | 13.412% | $257.8308 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.33 | 10.289% | $244.1026 | $244.10 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.46 | 12.405% | $278.1574 | $278.16 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.64 | 10.815% | $159.1747 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.02 | $1,273.1532 | $1,273.14 | $1,273.15 | $1,273.20 | |