| 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 | $43.99 | 10.163% | $48.4607 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.82 | 7.508% | $9.4822 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.41 | 12.347% | $261.1057 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.60 | 12.328% | $142.2072 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.35 | 7.123% | $152.4896 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.36 | 6.520% | $218.7495 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.85 | 3.428% | $255.312 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.38 | $1,087.8069 | $1,087.81 | $1,087.80 | $1,087.80 | |