| 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 | $45.95 | 3.134% | $47.3901 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.25 | 3.857% | $40.7639 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.80 | 5.563% | $171.8566 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.94 | 8.308% | $21.5966 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.63 | 11.208% | $237.5737 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.31 | 13.809% | $204.0709 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.78 | 9.568% | $64.4041 | $64.40 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.66 | $787.6559 | $787.65 | $787.60 | $787.80 | |