| 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 | $42.58 | 13.873% | $48.4871 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.41 | 5.362% | $36.2551 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.54 | 9.586% | $160.5873 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.29 | 13.287% | $267.6859 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.44 | 7.634% | $55.3669 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.50 | 8.408% | $195.6764 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.32 | 10.545% | $209.2838 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.08 | $973.3425 | $973.36 | $973.40 | $973.50 | |