| 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 | $42.90 | 11.822% | $47.9716 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.44 | 7.297% | $142.1041 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.42 | 12.871% | $60.2957 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.62 | 12.227% | $82.6215 | $82.62 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.64 | 5.713% | $258.6163 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.58 | 11.759% | $90.0554 | $90.06 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.74 | 13.347% | $193.5287 | $193.53 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.34 | $875.1933 | $875.20 | $875.15 | $875.20 | |