| 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 | $43.50 | 8.623% | $47.251 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.81 | 9.861% | $74.4967 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.99 | 5.819% | $87.8192 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.29 | 9.526% | $55.0806 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.79 | 3.274% | $243.5098 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.98 | 5.307% | $170.5763 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.56 | 10.577% | $18.3116 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.92 | $697.0452 | $697.05 | $697.05 | $697.10 | |