| 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 | $45.85 | 5.585% | $48.4107 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.55 | 12.465% | $278.4071 | $278.41 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.51 | 4.723% | $177.516 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.85 | 8.808% | $232.6859 | $232.69 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.77 | 12.721% | $264.6351 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.88 | 3.310% | $117.6494 | $117.65 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.42 | 4.126% | $183.6991 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.83 | $1,303.0033 | $1,303.02 | $1,303.00 | $1,302.90 | |