| 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 | $41.90 | 12.749% | $47.2418 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.48 | 7.340% | $14.4694 | $14.47 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.79 | 6.824% | $27.5499 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.50 | 4.833% | $258.4133 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.65 | 7.352% | $25.3887 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.68 | 9.857% | $227.0524 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.52 | 6.598% | $129.5379 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.52 | $729.6534 | $729.65 | $729.65 | $729.60 | |