| 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 | $44.27 | 9.223% | $48.353 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.80 | 6.253% | $110.2906 | $110.29 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.56 | 5.409% | $34.3212 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.30 | 9.106% | $256.7264 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.52 | 13.795% | $159.9047 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.28 | 13.825% | $200.6507 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.77 | 3.539% | $259.6448 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.50 | $1,069.8914 | $1,069.88 | $1,069.90 | $1,069.90 | |