| 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 | $43.45 | 8.267% | $47.042 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.80 | 13.736% | $174.926 | $174.93 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.65 | 7.638% | $260.1072 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.37 | 4.652% | $56.8993 | $56.90 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.34 | 10.821% | $231.9927 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.56 | 5.686% | $188.7129 | $188.71 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.69 | 11.642% | $221.8215 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.86 | $1,181.5016 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.40 | |