| 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 | $44.70 | 7.421% | $48.0172 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.25 | 4.625% | $101.7478 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.87 | 12.297% | $222.2021 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.87 | 13.482% | $78.1551 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.64 | 8.709% | $180.0656 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.80 | 12.418% | $181.8923 | $181.89 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.33 | 13.382% | $29.8535 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.46 | $841.9336 | $841.94 | $841.90 | $842.00 | |