| 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 | $46.87 | 3.186% | $48.3633 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.66 | 7.186% | $67.1627 | $67.16 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.87 | 13.544% | $198.5544 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.59 | 9.248% | $228.9729 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.88 | 13.240% | $87.0589 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.77 | 11.752% | $8.6831 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.87 | 6.375% | $164.743 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.51 | $803.5383 | $803.52 | $803.50 | $803.70 | |