| 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 | $43.38 | 10.693% | $48.0186 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.99 | 3.133% | $20.6163 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.55 | 8.437% | $215.3017 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.51 | 5.310% | $137.4401 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.59 | 11.258% | $252.0995 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.28 | 10.652% | $147.477 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.93 | 7.217% | $156.4618 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.23 | $977.4150 | $977.42 | $977.40 | $977.40 | |