| 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 | $42.40 | 13.868% | $48.28 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.49 | 11.273% | $177.4693 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.95 | 10.571% | $6.579 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.56 | 6.678% | $90.2069 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.26 | 7.455% | $267.8423 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.75 | 6.648% | $53.0574 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.79 | 7.509% | $87.9316 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.20 | $731.3665 | $731.37 | $731.40 | $731.40 | |