| 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 | $46.65 | 3.720% | $48.3854 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.44 | 9.361% | $30.0087 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.74 | 10.757% | $10.7877 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.76 | 9.298% | $74.0603 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.57 | 3.136% | $143.9469 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.61 | 12.659% | $50.2572 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.92 | 13.555% | $237.2391 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.69 | $594.6853 | $594.70 | $594.70 | $594.70 | |