| 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 | $48.68 | 3.520% | $50.3935 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.46 | 10.557% | $40.3091 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.43 | 12.428% | $132.0242 | $132.02 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.77 | 13.714% | $61.144 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.25 | 11.814% | $231.7345 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.89 | 7.476% | $144.9744 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.94 | 8.415% | $62.8157 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.42 | $723.3954 | $723.38 | $723.35 | $723.30 | |