| 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 | $43.40 | 11.184% | $48.2539 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.55 | 6.544% | $238.1791 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.57 | 10.711% | $83.6643 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.92 | 8.281% | $72.4616 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.54 | 3.580% | $21.2753 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.57 | 8.644% | $149.4616 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.89 | 9.578% | $136.852 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.44 | $750.1478 | $750.14 | $750.15 | $750.40 | |