| 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 | $43.32 | 10.484% | $47.8617 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.97 | 11.557% | $20.0468 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.84 | 7.689% | $42.9033 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.68 | 4.837% | $259.6603 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.26 | 3.716% | $52.1277 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.35 | 5.700% | $248.765 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.97 | 12.119% | $39.208 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.39 | $710.5728 | $710.58 | $710.55 | $710.60 | |