| 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 | $43.31 | 8.554% | $47.0147 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 5.399% | $16.126 | $16.13 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.30 | 9.558% | $203.011 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.79 | 3.668% | $165.6511 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.57 | 13.697% | $203.0287 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.35 | 7.642% | $158.6105 | $158.61 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.36 | 10.551% | $104.3159 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.98 | $897.7579 | $897.76 | $897.75 | $897.70 | |