| 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 | $45.54 | 8.552% | $49.4346 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.78 | 12.382% | $158.2114 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.63 | 3.178% | $216.292 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.44 | 7.521% | $106.9189 | $106.92 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.94 | 13.772% | $261.6073 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.66 | 11.216% | $272.1011 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.38 | 10.199% | $148.0854 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.37 | $1,212.6507 | $1,212.65 | $1,212.65 | $1,212.60 | |