| 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 | $48.38 | 7.164% | $51.8459 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.47 | 8.190% | $9.1637 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.80 | 4.559% | $31.1586 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.52 | 6.368% | $180.315 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.84 | 8.824% | $47.7084 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.36 | 9.327% | $65.9898 | $65.99 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.90 | 12.203% | $242.2463 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.27 | $628.4277 | $628.44 | $628.40 | $628.40 | |