| 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 | $45.40 | 5.794% | $48.0305 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.78 | 3.256% | $204.2197 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.47 | 13.322% | $194.3132 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.29 | 13.263% | $145.3051 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.25 | 9.545% | $228.1275 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.58 | 8.757% | $237.7211 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.36 | 10.332% | $30.1868 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.13 | $1,087.9039 | $1,087.91 | $1,087.90 | $1,087.80 | |