| 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 | $46.55 | 5.635% | $49.1731 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.82 | 11.545% | $227.351 | $227.35 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.34 | 11.668% | $180.1652 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.89 | 11.473% | $278.5599 | $278.56 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.67 | 8.191% | $174.9124 | $174.91 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.72 | 11.129% | $246.3952 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.71 | 8.581% | $120.21 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.70 | $1,276.7668 | $1,276.77 | $1,276.70 | $1,276.90 | |