| 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 | $43.85 | 5.298% | $46.1732 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.82 | 6.772% | $60.6679 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.43 | 4.647% | $236.9522 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.80 | 6.481% | $263.8599 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.26 | 4.496% | $28.4856 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.54 | 8.255% | $134.8208 | $134.82 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.99 | 12.500% | $109.1138 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.69 | $880.0734 | $880.07 | $880.00 | $880.20 | |