| 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 | $42.95 | 13.596% | $48.7895 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.49 | 6.830% | $221.6616 | $221.66 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.98 | 11.117% | $179.9873 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.78 | 8.695% | $69.3257 | $69.33 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.39 | 13.637% | $209.5353 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.84 | 6.769% | $152.5088 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.32 | 8.447% | $125.0611 | $125.06 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.75 | $1,006.8693 | $1,006.88 | $1,006.90 | $1,006.90 | |