| 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 | $42.27 | 13.562% | $48.0027 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.53 | 4.837% | $210.2296 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.87 | 13.362% | $276.4559 | $276.46 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.62 | 5.555% | $239.2087 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.71 | 9.287% | $239.0216 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.87 | 4.357% | $112.5699 | $112.57 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.98 | 10.405% | $164.4814 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.85 | $1,289.9698 | $1,289.97 | $1,289.95 | $1,290.00 | |