| 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 | $44.53 | 5.475% | $46.968 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.80 | 7.665% | $181.7385 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.28 | 7.561% | $136.9036 | $136.90 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.56 | 13.407% | $14.2439 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.43 | 5.840% | $104.1783 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.34 | 10.512% | $62.2625 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.29 | 3.592% | $103.8924 | $103.89 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.23 | $650.1872 | $650.18 | $650.20 | $650.20 | |