| 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 | $42.52 | 13.627% | $48.3142 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.74 | 12.727% | $93.2703 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.59 | 13.740% | $273.6471 | $273.65 | $273.65 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.77 | 7.437% | $171.6521 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.81 | 13.124% | $39.3785 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.71 | 7.624% | $136.3704 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.46 | 3.311% | $35.601 | $35.60 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.60 | $798.2336 | $798.23 | $798.20 | $798.30 | |