| 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 | $42.97 | 13.443% | $48.7465 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.51 | 10.430% | $7.189 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.65 | 5.167% | $165.7958 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.25 | 12.747% | $188.5694 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.80 | 13.733% | $119.1922 | $119.19 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.98 | 7.689% | $31.2083 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.83 | 10.395% | $78.1928 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.99 | $638.8940 | $638.90 | $638.90 | $638.90 | |