| 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 | $41.87 | 12.867% | $47.2574 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.64 | 6.839% | $12.4361 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.66 | 6.780% | $85.0609 | $85.06 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.50 | 7.787% | $158.9858 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.25 | 5.306% | $143.4794 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.58 | 6.190% | $255.4719 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.80 | 3.145% | $87.467 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.30 | $790.1585 | $790.17 | $790.15 | $790.30 | |