| 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 | $42.85 | 12.768% | $48.3211 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.52 | 5.618% | $92.4369 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.31 | 3.143% | $255.083 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.60 | 8.505% | $174.259 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.83 | 5.110% | $249.9831 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.71 | 7.773% | $222.7776 | $222.78 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.41 | 3.424% | $222.7856 | $222.79 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.23 | $1,265.6463 | $1,265.65 | $1,265.70 | $1,265.70 | |