| 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 | $42.38 | 11.750% | $47.3597 | $47.36 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.75 | 5.730% | $87.4916 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.92 | 11.565% | $63.5028 | $63.50 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.56 | 5.258% | $220.5787 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.45 | 3.695% | $88.6074 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.33 | 8.685% | $153.6045 | $153.60 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.34 | 4.380% | $136.0489 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.73 | $797.1936 | $797.19 | $797.20 | $797.20 | |