| 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 | $42.38 | 12.220% | $47.5588 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.36 | 12.430% | $260.118 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.34 | 9.789% | $15.7437 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.49 | 9.471% | $78.2608 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.82 | 7.758% | $29.9783 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.61 | 10.440% | $190.6305 | $190.63 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.56 | 9.856% | $260.9739 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.56 | $883.2640 | $883.26 | $883.25 | $883.30 | |