| 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 | $44.96 | 5.364% | $47.3717 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.84 | 11.257% | $140.0058 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.42 | 5.126% | $116.0801 | $116.08 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.60 | 11.125% | $218.4718 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.32 | 12.453% | $203.8998 | $203.90 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.98 | 6.473% | $13.8202 | $13.82 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.35 | 9.740% | $129.8773 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.47 | $869.5267 | $869.53 | $869.50 | $869.60 | |