| 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 | $42.95 | 13.599% | $48.7908 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.77 | 6.199% | $183.48 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.33 | 11.698% | $33.878 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.42 | 4.626% | $212.8302 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.87 | 5.752% | $85.5216 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.68 | 12.341% | $277.1228 | $277.12 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.45 | 8.656% | $192.8101 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.47 | $1,034.4335 | $1,034.43 | $1,034.45 | $1,034.40 | |