| 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 | 11.431% | $48.4725 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.53 | 12.556% | $78.2602 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.78 | 8.305% | $240.1988 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.45 | 13.267% | $206.6556 | $206.66 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.46 | 8.683% | $229.8211 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.42 | 11.131% | $94.9281 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.54 | 3.621% | $60.6597 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.68 | $958.9960 | $959.00 | $958.95 | $959.10 | |