| 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 | $44.50 | 9.256% | $48.6189 | $48.62 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.37 | 6.240% | $16.3291 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.86 | 12.124% | $107.4821 | $107.48 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.77 | 4.732% | $161.0464 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.40 | 10.654% | $44.7042 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.35 | 9.136% | $140.0761 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.41 | 12.417% | $261.2683 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.66 | $779.5251 | $779.53 | $779.55 | $779.50 | |