| 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 | $45.57 | 4.868% | $47.7883 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.75 | 11.559% | $157.0193 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.72 | 7.374% | $44.7964 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.83 | 6.786% | $218.7298 | $218.73 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.99 | 7.624% | $172.1876 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.99 | 8.222% | $258.6398 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.25 | 10.559% | $87.618 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.10 | $986.7792 | $986.79 | $986.80 | $986.70 | |