| 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 | $42.75 | 12.675% | $48.1686 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.85 | 5.581% | $104.3668 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.72 | 3.809% | $219.7844 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.69 | 11.644% | $74.4554 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.98 | 3.238% | $144.5126 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.68 | 5.398% | $79.7652 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.90 | 7.173% | $17.0405 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.57 | $688.0935 | $688.10 | $688.05 | $688.20 | |