| 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 | $42.87 | 13.280% | $48.5631 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.58 | 5.459% | $168.2915 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.33 | 9.365% | $72.5418 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.44 | 7.788% | $127.6641 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.92 | 5.739% | $39.0388 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.57 | 7.430% | $236.9584 | $236.96 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.74 | 5.717% | $197.4159 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.45 | $890.4736 | $890.47 | $890.45 | $890.50 | |