| 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 | $42.54 | 12.813% | $47.9907 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.57 | 7.770% | $119.1613 | $119.16 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.96 | 13.202% | $247.8671 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.31 | 11.804% | $68.547 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.74 | 6.260% | $261.1233 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.32 | 13.650% | $42.4142 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.53 | 10.640% | $82.46 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.97 | $869.5636 | $869.56 | $869.50 | $869.60 | |