| 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 | $46.35 | 3.116% | $47.7943 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.48 | 5.823% | $231.2021 | $231.20 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.88 | 8.115% | $25.8179 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.83 | 13.634% | $248.6653 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.62 | 8.708% | $16.9802 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.37 | 7.259% | $61.5345 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.40 | 11.819% | $139.1028 | $139.10 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.93 | $771.0971 | $771.09 | $771.10 | $771.10 | |