| 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 | $43.78 | 11.826% | $48.9574 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.26 | 13.764% | $205.071 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.76 | 7.740% | $62.2306 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.39 | 12.160% | $265.135 | $265.14 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.42 | 12.385% | $217.3751 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.61 | 5.365% | $148.1537 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.99 | 8.334% | $248.074 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.21 | $1,194.9968 | $1,195.00 | $1,195.00 | $1,195.10 | |