| 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 | $42.87 | 12.661% | $48.2978 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.30 | 3.314% | $103.6239 | $103.62 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.80 | 9.767% | $34.9059 | $34.91 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.49 | 7.737% | $234.3172 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.88 | 6.365% | $197.7113 | $197.71 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.79 | 12.204% | $181.5349 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.60 | 7.726% | $254.8797 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.73 | $1,055.2707 | $1,055.27 | $1,055.25 | $1,055.20 | |