| 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 | $43.88 | 9.666% | $48.1214 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.57 | 8.478% | $54.8573 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.50 | 6.820% | $223.7879 | $223.79 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.47 | 5.634% | $260.3561 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.65 | 12.624% | $84.0738 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.75 | 11.137% | $242.0008 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.31 | 12.661% | $82.5918 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.13 | $995.7891 | $995.79 | $995.75 | $995.90 | |