| 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 | $44.85 | 5.389% | $47.267 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.65 | 11.454% | $93.2313 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.82 | 9.273% | $128.7454 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.82 | 9.750% | $86.505 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.45 | 7.220% | $264.2437 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.60 | 7.534% | $202.8091 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.82 | 9.580% | $50.2096 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.01 | $873.0111 | $873.02 | $873.00 | $872.90 | |