| 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 | $41.85 | 12.492% | $47.0779 | $47.08 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.56 | 6.750% | $125.4953 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.29 | 10.271% | $46.6336 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.83 | 5.496% | $108.4815 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.25 | 7.142% | $21.6963 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.89 | 5.619% | $59.0305 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.54 | 5.566% | $148.3625 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.21 | $556.7776 | $556.78 | $556.85 | $556.80 | |