| 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 | $43.32 | 10.288% | $47.7768 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.34 | 6.350% | $13.1236 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.88 | 5.521% | $47.3578 | $47.36 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.91 | 6.134% | $84.8117 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.57 | 13.257% | $180.7242 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.99 | 10.874% | $62.0784 | $62.08 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.37 | 11.484% | $250.1367 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.38 | $686.0092 | $686.01 | $686.00 | $686.00 | |