| 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 | 12.682% | $48.3406 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.30 | 13.581% | $84.3907 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.42 | 3.334% | $56.2344 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.76 | 13.360% | $257.0551 | $257.06 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.62 | 10.622% | $197.593 | $197.59 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.32 | 6.335% | $79.0282 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.28 | 3.277% | $236.7935 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.60 | $959.4355 | $959.43 | $959.50 | $959.40 | |