| 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 | $44.93 | 7.172% | $48.1524 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.83 | 5.765% | $20.9732 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.66 | 13.159% | $271.1969 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.68 | 12.441% | $281.8671 | $281.87 | $281.85 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.87 | 8.432% | $153.8325 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.55 | 12.417% | $88.3036 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.43 | 4.119% | $60.8367 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.95 | $925.1624 | $925.16 | $925.15 | $925.20 | |