| 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 | $45.38 | 8.171% | $49.088 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.57 | 3.761% | $256.8811 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.92 | 10.436% | $241.7665 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.27 | 11.331% | $278.6281 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.56 | 7.225% | $262.2295 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.46 | 13.670% | $240.3666 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.54 | 8.436% | $156.7334 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,362.70 | $1,485.6932 | $1,485.70 | $1,485.75 | $1,485.70 | |