| 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 | $42.46 | 11.225% | $47.2261 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.85 | 13.675% | $8.9235 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.95 | 9.444% | $260.422 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.88 | 11.114% | $223.2058 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.73 | 13.741% | $71.3497 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.83 | 6.681% | $198.2453 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.88 | 11.254% | $28.7925 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.58 | $838.1649 | $838.17 | $838.15 | $838.00 | |