| 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 | $43.73 | 9.369% | $47.8271 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.45 | 9.868% | $33.4548 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.62 | 11.824% | $116.9903 | $116.99 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.55 | 13.391% | $245.5482 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.76 | 7.235% | $131.6417 | $131.64 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.44 | 13.693% | $51.6621 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.95 | 7.658% | $170.0458 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.50 | $797.1700 | $797.17 | $797.20 | $797.10 | |