| 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 | $47.83 | 12.789% | $53.947 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.83 | 9.285% | $126.5848 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.92 | 11.394% | $276.168 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.31 | 7.666% | $266.2688 | $266.27 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.66 | 9.774% | $240.0318 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.52 | 6.597% | $220.1441 | $220.14 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.91 | 6.769% | $243.3372 | $243.34 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,311.98 | $1,426.4817 | $1,426.48 | $1,426.50 | $1,426.40 | |