| 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 | $42.69 | 13.538% | $48.4694 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.93 | 7.725% | $45.1691 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.90 | 10.117% | $247.6531 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.68 | 12.421% | $279.5685 | $279.57 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.36 | 9.581% | $218.4607 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.30 | 6.447% | $128.0557 | $128.06 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.45 | 8.566% | $180.7081 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.31 | $1,148.0846 | $1,148.09 | $1,148.00 | $1,148.30 | |