| 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 | $44.29 | 5.836% | $46.8748 | $46.87 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.90 | 9.838% | $173.4342 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.40 | 10.577% | $25.875 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.93 | 13.244% | $25.9668 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.53 | 11.563% | $202.5203 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.69 | 5.279% | $164.9617 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.63 | 5.576% | $147.4158 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.37 | $787.0486 | $787.05 | $787.00 | $787.10 | |