| 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 | $42.30 | 13.791% | $48.1336 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.44 | 6.311% | $240.7306 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.87 | 10.251% | $36.2395 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.91 | 13.415% | $250.5451 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.83 | 9.137% | $40.1952 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.85 | 12.789% | $112.6198 | $112.62 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.60 | 6.460% | $101.7758 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.80 | $830.2396 | $830.25 | $830.30 | $830.10 | |