| 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 | $42.49 | 9.396% | $46.4824 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.99 | 12.136% | $209.6831 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.83 | 7.441% | $261.9734 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.81 | 3.520% | $174.7521 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.66 | 12.689% | $274.578 | $274.58 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.93 | 10.463% | $139.1061 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.70 | 3.276% | $211.406 | $211.41 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.41 | $1,317.9811 | $1,317.98 | $1,318.00 | $1,318.10 | |