| 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 | $48.26 | 8.510% | $52.3669 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.84 | 12.777% | $143.0463 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.37 | 5.428% | $243.9288 | $243.93 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.61 | 10.550% | $277.0494 | $277.05 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.25 | 12.281% | $215.8602 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.80 | 4.109% | $165.3251 | $165.33 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.59 | 5.767% | $229.0807 | $229.08 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.72 | $1,326.6574 | $1,326.67 | $1,326.70 | $1,326.60 | |