| 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 | $43.31 | 11.396% | $48.2456 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.43 | 7.627% | $200.649 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.88 | 3.438% | $32.976 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.90 | 9.263% | $13.0023 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.37 | 11.482% | $208.8838 | $208.88 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.26 | 6.495% | $262.2546 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.91 | 3.667% | $71.4369 | $71.44 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.06 | $837.4482 | $837.45 | $837.50 | $837.40 | |