| 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 | $42.70 | 12.848% | $48.1861 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.31 | 12.531% | $264.7967 | $264.80 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.52 | 10.828% | $277.6463 | $277.65 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.68 | 5.140% | $87.9812 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.53 | 6.207% | $153.501 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.38 | 3.840% | $228.8426 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.53 | 10.536% | $38.1681 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.65 | $1,099.1220 | $1,099.13 | $1,099.15 | $1,099.10 | |