| 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 | $47.63 | 3.338% | $49.2199 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 6.702% | $8.4081 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.31 | 5.201% | $226.5083 | $226.51 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.54 | 10.865% | $176.874 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.83 | 10.207% | $24.0582 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.48 | 3.507% | $225.107 | $225.11 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.74 | 13.488% | $168.8021 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.41 | $878.9776 | $878.98 | $878.90 | $879.00 | |