| 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 | $42.90 | 11.800% | $47.9622 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.34 | 11.130% | $165.9615 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.83 | 8.873% | $143.5273 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.61 | 11.195% | $117.433 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.80 | 8.181% | $21.4198 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.85 | 12.609% | $27.9833 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.65 | 13.499% | $16.6276 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.98 | $540.9147 | $540.91 | $540.95 | $540.90 | |