| 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 | $47.28 | 9.305% | $51.6794 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.47 | 10.393% | $42.4682 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.70 | 9.148% | $229.9748 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.85 | 4.759% | $239.741 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.88 | 3.442% | $18.4954 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.80 | 13.636% | $32.7272 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.73 | 8.767% | $268.3608 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.71 | $883.4468 | $883.45 | $883.45 | $883.50 | |