| 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 | $43.55 | 11.667% | $48.631 | $48.63 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.83 | 4.819% | $241.9537 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.41 | 11.633% | $9.3883 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.86 | 4.124% | $152.9165 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.25 | 11.863% | $208.3448 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.95 | 4.575% | $172.4965 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.71 | 12.602% | $24.4459 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.56 | $858.1767 | $858.18 | $858.20 | $858.10 | |