| 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 | $42.28 | 11.562% | $47.1684 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.79 | 12.625% | $6.521 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.97 | 12.835% | $196.299 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.77 | 4.444% | $195.0701 | $195.07 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.32 | 5.641% | $17.2406 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.75 | 10.617% | $215.4266 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.98 | 10.334% | $217.3359 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.86 | $895.0616 | $895.07 | $895.05 | $895.00 | |