| 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 | $42.85 | 10.776% | $47.4675 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.31 | 9.668% | $25.5636 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.34 | 4.656% | $8.7283 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.35 | 3.210% | $194.396 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.34 | 13.622% | $95.8288 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.86 | 10.515% | $12.0019 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.37 | 8.732% | $193.9453 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.42 | $577.9314 | $577.94 | $577.95 | $577.90 | |