| 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 | $46.63 | 3.733% | $48.3707 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.56 | 12.757% | $271.2482 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.44 | 5.650% | $62.7984 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.89 | 8.753% | $115.1586 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.25 | 10.125% | $184.1841 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.75 | 11.663% | $41.0362 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.45 | 7.250% | $135.6176 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.97 | $858.4138 | $858.42 | $858.40 | $858.40 | |