| 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 | $43.79 | 10.463% | $48.3717 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.98 | 11.465% | $83.5765 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.42 | 12.341% | $145.3917 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.86 | 9.257% | $174.6582 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.93 | 6.719% | $125.8537 | $125.85 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.91 | 10.672% | $256.6594 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.97 | 5.372% | $239.1628 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.86 | $1,073.6740 | $1,073.67 | $1,073.65 | $1,073.90 | |