| 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 | $45.75 | 5.820% | $48.4127 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.71 | 12.353% | $278.3096 | $278.31 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.69 | 12.863% | $166.6874 | $166.69 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.84 | 8.506% | $248.3051 | $248.31 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.52 | 7.142% | $248.0552 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.69 | 7.644% | $101.9281 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.92 | 12.654% | $99.0454 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.12 | $1,190.7435 | $1,190.76 | $1,190.75 | $1,190.70 | |