| 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 | $45.59 | 3.476% | $47.1747 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.48 | 5.112% | $38.3449 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.42 | 3.236% | $232.7146 | $232.71 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.34 | 10.203% | $197.6381 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.65 | 12.658% | $148.3143 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.30 | 12.777% | $8.2327 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.75 | 9.496% | $206.6737 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.53 | $879.0930 | $879.07 | $879.05 | $879.00 | |