| 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 | $47.50 | 3.631% | $49.2247 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.81 | 12.216% | $172.5994 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.51 | 12.242% | $280.055 | $280.06 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.58 | 5.536% | $184.2447 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.88 | 3.144% | $240.2017 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.58 | 12.674% | $136.989 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.97 | 10.293% | $215.0383 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.83 | $1,278.3528 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.30 | |