| 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 | $45.70 | 4.740% | $47.8662 | $47.87 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.59 | 8.309% | $48.295 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.67 | 11.393% | $144.4433 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.33 | 9.555% | $260.0069 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.38 | 8.508% | $256.4912 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.49 | 13.433% | $241.0338 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.86 | 6.624% | $83.0174 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.02 | $1,081.1538 | $1,081.16 | $1,081.15 | $1,081.10 | |