| 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 | $42.94 | 12.507% | $48.3105 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.63 | 9.314% | $55.3457 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.78 | 8.372% | $16.0174 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.92 | 12.576% | $279.0984 | $279.10 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.26 | 8.552% | $135.9722 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.51 | 3.581% | $37.8174 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.37 | 9.860% | $66.3225 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.41 | $638.8841 | $638.89 | $638.80 | $638.80 | |