| 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 | $43.70 | 11.806% | $48.8592 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.25 | 13.641% | $11.6482 | $11.65 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.58 | 11.476% | $242.5495 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.63 | 11.202% | $176.3997 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.98 | 6.181% | $54.1311 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.47 | 10.300% | $92.0674 | $92.07 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.65 | 10.164% | $258.4998 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.26 | $884.1549 | $884.16 | $884.15 | $884.10 | |