| 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 | $47.98 | 7.115% | $51.3938 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.66 | 12.591% | $14.254 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.25 | 7.250% | $39.9506 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.44 | 9.798% | $141.0246 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.68 | 3.194% | $234.9521 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.41 | 13.859% | $167.8396 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.46 | 4.288% | $58.881 | $58.88 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.88 | $708.2957 | $708.28 | $708.30 | $708.40 | |