| 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 | $42.25 | 13.571% | $47.9837 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.36 | 9.607% | $57.3902 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.53 | 6.776% | $85.9867 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.82 | 12.108% | $252.0412 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.45 | 9.755% | $52.0787 | $52.08 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.95 | 4.333% | $76.1109 | $76.11 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.67 | 4.461% | $246.1832 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.03 | $817.7746 | $817.77 | $817.85 | $817.80 | |