| 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 | $46.91 | 3.600% | $48.5988 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.30 | 6.749% | $150.8363 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.26 | 9.625% | $214.0538 | $214.05 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.99 | 3.561% | $143.9394 | $143.94 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.40 | 13.852% | $48.2732 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.47 | 12.175% | $263.0167 | $263.02 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.76 | 7.706% | $200.0747 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.09 | $1,068.7929 | $1,068.79 | $1,068.75 | $1,068.80 | |