| 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 | $42.57 | 12.251% | $47.7853 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.34 | 3.565% | $115.3093 | $115.31 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.68 | 11.757% | $242.1551 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.42 | 8.669% | $247.135 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.89 | 7.857% | $215.5954 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.30 | 5.151% | $204.3084 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.92 | 9.511% | $192.6518 | $192.65 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.12 | $1,264.9403 | $1,264.96 | $1,264.95 | $1,265.00 | |