| 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 | $42.62 | 12.599% | $47.9897 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.74 | 5.184% | $14.4523 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.53 | 6.673% | $153.1078 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.63 | 6.219% | $38.908 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.53 | 9.865% | $265.3569 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.62 | 10.371% | $157.4111 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.46 | 8.582% | $260.0105 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.13 | $937.2363 | $937.24 | $937.20 | $937.30 | |