| 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 | $44.64 | 5.325% | $47.0171 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.31 | 12.655% | $179.4707 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.34 | 10.116% | $64.2417 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.97 | 4.867% | $147.831 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.28 | 8.104% | $159.2156 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.87 | 9.280% | $163.7779 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.76 | 10.427% | $233.8402 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.17 | $995.3942 | $995.40 | $995.40 | $995.30 | |