| 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 | $43.50 | 9.234% | $47.5168 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.26 | 4.194% | $104.4649 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.31 | 3.526% | $160.7862 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.96 | 13.840% | $130.8705 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.25 | 11.365% | $118.3253 | $118.33 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.48 | 4.215% | $178.7079 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.44 | 9.552% | $87.0281 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.20 | $827.6997 | $827.71 | $827.70 | $827.70 | |