| 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 | $43.94 | 10.555% | $48.5779 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.50 | 5.777% | $251.2204 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.47 | 11.191% | $150.6304 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.78 | 5.110% | $111.1854 | $111.19 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.63 | 9.862% | $158.8934 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.39 | 4.797% | $58.0471 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.73 | 5.739% | $9.231 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.44 | $787.7856 | $787.79 | $787.85 | $787.70 | |