| 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 | $47.33 | 6.443% | $50.3795 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.44 | 9.279% | $79.1617 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.74 | 4.527% | $258.9552 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.64 | 13.112% | $99.1314 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.36 | 4.455% | $20.2225 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.99 | 10.645% | $213.5338 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.40 | 3.642% | $240.864 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.90 | $962.2481 | $962.24 | $962.25 | $962.30 | |