| 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 | $43.59 | 10.165% | $48.0209 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.83 | 5.500% | $52.5707 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.98 | 12.401% | $130.3627 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.50 | 8.183% | $45.9778 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.26 | 12.455% | $88.0073 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.43 | 13.793% | $100.6271 | $100.63 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.99 | 3.740% | $216.8062 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.58 | $682.3727 | $682.38 | $682.35 | $682.40 | |