| 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 | $43.92 | 9.846% | $48.2444 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.76 | 10.616% | $26.2824 | $26.28 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.54 | 8.573% | $70.073 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.56 | 12.765% | $163.0131 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.25 | 6.333% | $257.5917 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.88 | 3.192% | $90.6851 | $90.69 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.27 | 3.248% | $231.5543 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.18 | $887.4440 | $887.43 | $887.45 | $887.50 | |