| 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 | $45.44 | 3.801% | $47.1672 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.67 | 4.854% | $34.2558 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.41 | 10.417% | $21.4319 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.95 | 11.745% | $96.0448 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.54 | 11.404% | $157.6812 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.79 | 13.519% | $130.3085 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.74 | 9.329% | $46.7272 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.54 | $533.6166 | $533.62 | $533.65 | $533.60 | |