| 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 | $43.80 | 8.433% | $47.4937 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.60 | 8.470% | $70.0716 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.47 | 11.742% | $268.706 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.85 | 4.832% | $169.6706 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.45 | 12.873% | $111.1235 | $111.12 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.88 | 12.458% | $48.222 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.92 | 3.426% | $256.4137 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.97 | $971.7011 | $971.69 | $971.60 | $971.70 | |