| 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 | $44.43 | 8.429% | $48.175 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.94 | 12.684% | $37.1181 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.75 | 7.452% | $230.7532 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.40 | 3.260% | $51.0104 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.78 | 3.472% | $16.3279 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.46 | 7.697% | $83.4221 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.26 | 4.609% | $106.9732 | $106.97 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.02 | $573.7799 | $573.78 | $573.75 | $573.80 | |