| 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 | $44.65 | 5.260% | $46.9986 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.94 | 6.862% | $29.8572 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.97 | 11.426% | $200.5334 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.91 | 3.671% | $130.5322 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.79 | 5.342% | $9.2596 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.94 | 13.696% | $159.1062 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.54 | 7.307% | $37.0638 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.74 | $613.3510 | $613.35 | $613.35 | $613.40 | |