| 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 | $45.52 | 3.749% | $47.2265 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.45 | 8.430% | $43.8599 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.88 | 8.637% | $230.1801 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.36 | 8.442% | $81.7219 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.51 | 8.192% | $260.2126 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.90 | 12.121% | $141.1603 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.70 | 7.147% | $221.4728 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.32 | $1,025.8341 | $1,025.83 | $1,025.80 | $1,025.90 | |