| 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 | $48.30 | 3.186% | $49.8388 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.35 | 12.456% | $221.9319 | $221.93 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.43 | 8.350% | $158.6569 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.65 | 5.353% | $86.0207 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.44 | 10.113% | $237.2274 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.43 | 13.289% | $230.4638 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.29 | 13.346% | $281.4268 | $281.43 | $281.45 | $281.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.89 | $1,265.5663 | $1,265.57 | $1,265.60 | $1,265.50 | |