| 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 | $47.93 | 9.353% | $52.4129 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.40 | 12.391% | $28.5473 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.65 | 3.453% | $30.6738 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.74 | 8.317% | $258.596 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.89 | 10.662% | $185.7904 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.37 | 7.615% | $224.2374 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.47 | 12.410% | $96.0768 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.45 | $876.3346 | $876.34 | $876.35 | $876.30 | |