| 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 | $42.70 | 10.125% | $47.0234 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.64 | 5.264% | $235.4124 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.26 | 5.255% | $261.3061 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.92 | 6.324% | $115.8081 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.54 | 9.230% | $63.9432 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.98 | 8.686% | $156.4861 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.94 | 10.376% | $243.8647 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.98 | $1,123.8440 | $1,123.84 | $1,123.80 | $1,123.80 | |