| 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 | $43.91 | 12.238% | $49.2837 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.51 | 13.203% | $69.6312 | $69.63 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.26 | 10.306% | $144.7877 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.59 | 7.615% | $269.6724 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.50 | 7.501% | $142.4388 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.98 | 6.604% | $69.2713 | $69.27 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.58 | 8.379% | $187.0405 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.33 | $932.1256 | $932.12 | $932.15 | $932.10 | |