| 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 | $42.79 | 12.136% | $47.983 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.77 | 3.192% | $101.9227 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.50 | 11.817% | $214.1296 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.58 | 10.495% | $230.4705 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.96 | 10.489% | $7.69 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.91 | 8.209% | $17.2161 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.42 | 5.295% | $38.3484 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.93 | $657.7603 | $657.76 | $657.75 | $657.70 | |