| 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 | 12.347% | $48.0283 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.49 | 12.568% | $74.8465 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.84 | 9.397% | $76.4029 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.99 | 7.268% | $146.9464 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.89 | 7.691% | $248.6477 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.33 | 10.833% | $233.115 | $233.12 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.66 | 11.447% | $228.0874 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.95 | $1,056.0742 | $1,056.09 | $1,056.10 | $1,055.90 | |