| 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 | $38.46 | 6.220% | $40.8522 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.61 | 7.268% | $74.6693 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.46 | 8.382% | $220.514 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.45 | 10.757% | $276.2833 | $276.28 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.35 | 6.550% | $244.3724 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.50 | 9.681% | $244.0402 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.85 | 8.695% | $47.6628 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.68 | $1,148.3942 | $1,148.38 | $1,148.35 | $1,148.50 | |