| 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 | $48.75 | 5.135% | $51.2533 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.96 | 6.874% | $222.2552 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.76 | 10.192% | $172.737 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.80 | 12.416% | $254.9595 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.46 | 9.173% | $198.1053 | $198.11 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.48 | 8.313% | $264.8036 | $264.80 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.46 | 5.413% | $183.9035 | $183.90 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.67 | $1,348.0174 | $1,348.02 | $1,348.00 | $1,348.10 | |