| 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 | $42.88 | 9.739% | $47.0561 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.42 | 13.633% | $161.8361 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.74 | 3.800% | $20.4901 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.84 | 12.366% | $168.3692 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.69 | 3.361% | $242.5779 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.27 | 11.446% | $277.8014 | $277.80 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.96 | 9.581% | $256.3757 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.80 | $1,174.5065 | $1,174.52 | $1,174.55 | $1,174.60 | |