| 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 | $42.92 | 13.848% | $48.8636 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.81 | 4.179% | $31.0558 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.74 | 11.536% | $158.0911 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.50 | 7.693% | $236.3861 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.63 | 10.550% | $239.4845 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.27 | 8.295% | $136.7441 | $136.74 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.67 | 8.396% | $108.0383 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.54 | $958.6635 | $958.66 | $958.70 | $958.70 | |