| 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 | $43.71 | 11.179% | $48.5963 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.98 | 5.451% | $256.2248 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.88 | 12.452% | $193.2825 | $193.28 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.28 | 9.822% | $55.2185 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.52 | 6.140% | $116.2445 | $116.24 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.82 | 8.872% | $42.2641 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.25 | 4.694% | $149.9742 | $149.97 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.44 | $861.8049 | $861.79 | $861.75 | $861.80 | |