| 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 | $44.28 | 9.274% | $48.3865 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.81 | 4.149% | $21.6734 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.74 | 4.836% | $18.5979 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.64 | 11.125% | $57.385 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.40 | 8.679% | $103.6798 | $103.68 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.32 | 11.223% | $208.3429 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.48 | 13.678% | $34.6491 | $34.65 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $447.67 | $492.7146 | $492.72 | $492.75 | $492.70 | |