| 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 | $46.70 | 12.247% | $52.4193 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.73 | 4.665% | $40.5368 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.71 | 9.424% | $230.5673 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.64 | 11.577% | $170.3111 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.90 | 11.761% | $117.2373 | $117.24 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.68 | 12.251% | $154.5472 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.29 | 7.793% | $153.3787 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.65 | $918.9977 | $919.01 | $919.00 | $918.90 | |