| 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 | $44.96 | 11.770% | $50.2518 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.61 | 13.681% | $73.4493 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.50 | 10.787% | $230.9909 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.61 | 9.796% | $106.0739 | $106.07 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.82 | 10.767% | $161.5204 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.26 | 11.809% | $270.8685 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.56 | 11.813% | $144.8649 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.32 | $1,038.0197 | $1,038.01 | $1,037.95 | $1,038.10 | |