| 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 | $43.61 | 10.412% | $48.1507 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.27 | 7.628% | $16.4348 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.57 | 7.463% | $232.7326 | $232.73 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.61 | 5.442% | $234.7244 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.54 | 9.390% | $58.5674 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.40 | 4.557% | $12.9651 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.82 | 13.449% | $267.5354 | $267.54 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.82 | $871.1104 | $871.11 | $871.10 | $871.10 | |