| 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 | $42.90 | 12.626% | $48.3166 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.49 | 9.419% | $12.5722 | $12.57 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.63 | 12.311% | $28.7853 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.82 | 8.555% | $246.2245 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.43 | 7.486% | $171.3649 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.64 | 13.759% | $28.0302 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.86 | 7.519% | $8.451 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.77 | $543.7447 | $543.74 | $543.70 | $543.80 | |