| 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 | $46.52 | 3.287% | $48.0491 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.67 | 4.560% | $35.2054 | $35.21 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.58 | 9.420% | $100.2068 | $100.21 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.25 | 11.730% | $25.9772 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.86 | 3.543% | $85.7957 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.46 | 10.305% | $200.1595 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.67 | 9.696% | $142.2428 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.01 | $637.6365 | $637.65 | $637.65 | $637.60 | |