| 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 | $44.51 | 8.852% | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.40 | 5.257% | $118.3089 | $118.31 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.75 | 3.838% | $240.6446 | $240.64 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.28 | 9.491% | $70.3808 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.84 | 13.445% | $31.5831 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.51 | 5.218% | $37.3629 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.35 | 13.552% | $172.9965 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.64 | $719.7268 | $719.72 | $719.75 | $719.80 | |