| 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 | $45.88 | 5.397% | $48.3561 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.96 | 9.350% | $107.1193 | $107.12 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.89 | 8.798% | $264.2595 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.54 | 7.550% | $87.6963 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.78 | 12.236% | $31.1792 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.88 | 12.625% | $73.0711 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.53 | 12.316% | $96.0639 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.46 | $707.7454 | $707.75 | $707.70 | $707.90 | |