| 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 | $42.72 | 12.335% | $47.9895 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.48 | 13.461% | $37.9867 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.47 | 11.848% | $265.6054 | $265.61 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.49 | 8.240% | $123.924 | $123.92 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.86 | 7.168% | $40.5738 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.65 | 13.351% | $64.2133 | $64.21 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.47 | 4.127% | $251.4355 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.14 | $831.7282 | $831.73 | $831.70 | $831.70 | |