| 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 | $47.52 | 3.565% | $49.2141 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.28 | 5.191% | $165.4444 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.76 | 7.753% | $8.3616 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.56 | 13.554% | $152.7983 | $152.80 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.98 | 3.498% | $65.183 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.47 | 9.606% | $56.4142 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.93 | 4.281% | $185.5472 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.50 | $682.9628 | $682.95 | $682.95 | $682.90 | |