| 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 | $43.27 | 11.567% | $48.275 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.78 | 12.702% | $172.1861 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.45 | 7.322% | $112.0978 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.59 | 9.307% | $138.3717 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.29 | 6.774% | $41.9515 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.36 | 5.821% | $208.8483 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.49 | 5.760% | $116.8542 | $116.85 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.23 | $838.5846 | $838.59 | $838.60 | $838.70 | |