| 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 | $45.96 | 3.158% | $47.4114 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.55 | 7.336% | $20.9842 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.39 | 8.191% | $268.7356 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.35 | 10.666% | $184.0929 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.25 | 7.796% | $192.1464 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.43 | 9.556% | $147.2761 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.90 | 8.288% | $26.9637 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.83 | $887.6103 | $887.61 | $887.65 | $887.60 | |