| 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 | $46.36 | 3.870% | $48.1541 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.99 | 9.742% | $30.7168 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.43 | 11.314% | $95.0956 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.30 | 9.645% | $139.5781 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.54 | 9.133% | $27.8726 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.76 | 7.419% | $256.4736 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.63 | 10.872% | $174.7675 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.01 | $772.6583 | $772.66 | $772.60 | $772.80 | |