| 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 | $44.69 | 7.471% | $48.0288 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.35 | 9.424% | $63.8489 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.90 | 12.495% | $210.2532 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.77 | 3.551% | $224.4675 | $224.47 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.30 | 7.566% | $83.1485 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.54 | 8.633% | $228.7159 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.96 | 8.200% | $243.4067 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.51 | $1,101.8695 | $1,101.88 | $1,101.85 | $1,101.80 | |