| 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 | $42.73 | 12.245% | $47.9623 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.47 | 10.645% | $59.1619 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.60 | 11.586% | $219.3781 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.62 | 6.328% | $248.4035 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.95 | 4.743% | $84.7895 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.76 | 9.560% | $121.3487 | $121.35 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.85 | 12.427% | $197.7029 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.98 | $978.7469 | $978.74 | $978.75 | $978.80 | |