| 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 | $42.57 | 12.255% | $47.787 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.95 | 10.865% | $48.7252 | $48.73 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.53 | 9.449% | $147.2417 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.92 | 9.544% | $227.7639 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.29 | 7.203% | $245.8058 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.44 | 4.735% | $200.5047 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.46 | 11.131% | $179.4321 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.16 | $1,097.2604 | $1,097.26 | $1,097.30 | $1,097.20 | |