| 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 | $45.43 | 5.300% | $47.8378 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.88 | 4.770% | $44.9254 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.38 | 13.287% | $140.9064 | $140.91 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.69 | 9.752% | $244.4067 | $244.41 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.64 | 13.399% | $233.1937 | $233.19 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.35 | 7.307% | $210.6973 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.74 | 9.325% | $39.0728 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.11 | $961.0401 | $961.05 | $961.05 | $961.00 | |