| 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 | $42.57 | 12.860% | $48.0445 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.36 | 12.643% | $10.5434 | $10.54 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.59 | 5.608% | $55.5392 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.28 | 7.571% | $106.7965 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.90 | 8.590% | $142.1443 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.30 | 12.177% | $200.0116 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.81 | 9.576% | $246.3378 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.81 | $809.4173 | $809.41 | $809.45 | $809.20 | |