| 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 | $114.88 | 7.195% | $123.1456 | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.92 | 3.485% | $51.6597 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.71 | 12.285% | $85.011 | $85.01 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.72 | 4.650% | $46.7995 | $46.80 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.91 | 5.440% | $213.9483 | $213.95 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.68 | 8.220% | $16.9689 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.95 | 8.654% | $250.9364 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.77 | $788.4694 | $788.48 | $788.45 | $788.40 | |