| 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 | $45.67 | 3.765% | $47.3895 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.69 | 7.825% | $135.5252 | $135.53 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.98 | 13.807% | $110.37 | $110.37 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.76 | 12.374% | $8.7202 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.63 | 7.645% | $102.9409 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.93 | 4.408% | $40.646 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.58 | 12.460% | $207.5787 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.24 | $653.1705 | $653.18 | $653.20 | $653.10 | |