| 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 | $44.87 | 5.781% | $47.4639 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.94 | 12.346% | $184.18 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.25 | 3.341% | $176.9715 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.32 | 9.693% | $131.9826 | $131.98 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.78 | 10.855% | $95.0914 | $95.09 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.95 | 8.436% | $185.3713 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.35 | 6.376% | $97.1745 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.46 | $918.2352 | $918.22 | $918.20 | $918.40 | |