| 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 | $43.72 | 12.790% | $49.3118 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.55 | 12.785% | $158.5193 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.55 | 8.432% | $34.2103 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.43 | 13.728% | $156.2964 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.87 | 8.801% | $257.7169 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.27 | 12.866% | $232.8087 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.56 | 10.837% | $176.8515 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.95 | $1,065.7149 | $1,065.72 | $1,065.65 | $1,065.70 | |