| 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 | $42.63 | 13.125% | $48.2252 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.80 | 5.472% | $107.3705 | $107.37 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.90 | 10.734% | $257.8995 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.50 | 3.650% | $129.0443 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.74 | 8.660% | $71.4331 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.36 | 11.678% | $115.4304 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.32 | 8.120% | $193.8808 | $193.88 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.25 | $923.2838 | $923.28 | $923.35 | $923.20 | |