| 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 | $42.27 | 13.456% | $47.9579 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.95 | 9.646% | $140.2921 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.61 | 7.489% | $72.6733 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.69 | 6.734% | $48.7668 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.59 | 8.511% | $101.5554 | $101.56 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.64 | 7.182% | $54.277 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.70 | 8.406% | $257.6811 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.45 | $723.2036 | $723.21 | $723.20 | $723.40 | |