| 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 | $42.92 | 12.306% | $48.2017 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.66 | 9.621% | $263.8139 | $263.81 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.79 | 7.356% | $49.1583 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.95 | 9.424% | $189.2488 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.29 | 6.255% | $76.8117 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.39 | 7.516% | $52.027 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.25 | 7.773% | $197.494 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.25 | $876.7554 | $876.75 | $876.75 | $876.70 | |