| 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 | $42.45 | 13.229% | $48.0657 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.70 | 4.223% | $200.8377 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.99 | 10.769% | $15.4966 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.59 | 13.252% | $55.0291 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.91 | 12.677% | $279.3376 | $279.34 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.88 | 12.695% | $44.9428 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.73 | 5.604% | $19.7796 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.25 | $663.4891 | $663.50 | $663.55 | $663.40 | |