| 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 | $45.50 | 3.852% | $47.2527 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.25 | 9.591% | $108.7691 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.63 | 12.239% | $112.9461 | $112.95 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.66 | 12.610% | $122.362 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.96 | 7.170% | $171.4291 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.98 | 8.494% | $116.0669 | $116.07 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.92 | 4.505% | $39.6283 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.90 | $718.4542 | $718.46 | $718.45 | $718.50 | |