| 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 | $46.39 | 4.853% | $48.6413 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.59 | 6.742% | $153.2708 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.65 | 12.179% | $248.6448 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.57 | 4.732% | $149.3164 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.77 | 4.498% | $179.4962 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.97 | 11.276% | $75.6343 | $75.63 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.69 | 5.106% | $230.9074 | $230.91 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.63 | $1,085.9112 | $1,085.91 | $1,085.90 | $1,085.80 | |