| 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 | $42.88 | 12.336% | $48.1697 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.35 | 10.296% | $138.256 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.78 | 9.774% | $168.8105 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.32 | 7.514% | $216.4472 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.78 | 11.564% | $140.3252 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.48 | 5.733% | $232.0628 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.72 | 7.153% | $144.3565 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.31 | $1,088.4279 | $1,088.44 | $1,088.40 | $1,088.50 | |