| 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 | $43.51 | 11.369% | $48.4567 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.35 | 6.134% | $76.7879 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.75 | 11.825% | $39.9774 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.77 | 10.489% | $109.13 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.48 | 3.737% | $117.7207 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.81 | 7.860% | $124.9127 | $124.91 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.41 | 11.322% | $260.9499 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.08 | $777.9353 | $777.94 | $777.95 | $777.90 | |