| 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 | $46.80 | 6.454% | $49.8205 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.81 | 7.735% | $201.2598 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.81 | 8.401% | $231.7722 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.27 | 4.654% | $41.0976 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.50 | 11.480% | $259.191 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.69 | 7.543% | $231.9595 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.83 | 12.580% | $232.8492 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.71 | $1,247.9498 | $1,247.95 | $1,247.90 | $1,248.00 | |