| 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 | $42.87 | 11.572% | $47.8309 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.42 | 5.846% | $166.6228 | $166.62 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.61 | 4.129% | $177.6545 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.36 | 5.588% | $89.074 | $89.07 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.28 | 9.768% | $129.8336 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.94 | 10.562% | $186.7834 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.72 | 12.552% | $255.1779 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.20 | $1,052.9771 | $1,052.96 | $1,053.00 | $1,053.00 | |