| 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 | $44.51 | 5.647% | $47.0235 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.76 | 8.209% | $115.5239 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.84 | 10.283% | $143.1914 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.87 | 9.420% | $8.6114 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.70 | 10.356% | $229.2094 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.77 | 8.337% | $39.8355 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.55 | 12.510% | $259.3918 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.00 | $842.7869 | $842.78 | $842.75 | $842.70 | |