| 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 | $49.99 | 12.479% | $56.2283 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.88 | 11.667% | $28.8994 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.60 | 5.259% | $169.046 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.79 | 4.131% | $252.8197 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.41 | 12.807% | $229.4607 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.96 | 9.383% | $68.8675 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.87 | 3.845% | $137.9789 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.50 | $943.3005 | $943.31 | $943.30 | $943.30 | |