| 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 | $42.87 | 11.843% | $47.9471 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.50 | 5.326% | $160.6222 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.30 | 12.206% | $243.8236 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.74 | 4.125% | $203.8143 | $203.81 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.67 | 13.583% | $194.9879 | $194.99 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.72 | 8.614% | $69.2088 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.53 | 5.198% | $215.1615 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.33 | $1,135.5654 | $1,135.56 | $1,135.50 | $1,135.50 | |