| 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 | $42.89 | 13.828% | $48.8208 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.79 | 5.334% | $21.8989 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.56 | 7.315% | $130.4521 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.36 | 7.347% | $8.9742 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.88 | 13.769% | $24.8927 | $24.89 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.57 | 13.291% | $85.614 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.60 | 8.490% | $178.5745 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.65 | $499.2272 | $499.21 | $499.15 | $499.30 | |