| 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 | $45.87 | 5.455% | $48.3722 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.96 | 9.207% | $77.4933 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.48 | 7.201% | $220.2766 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.61 | 4.665% | $152.4027 | $152.40 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.64 | 8.637% | $138.6643 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.96 | 7.746% | $258.5473 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.66 | 12.827% | $112.4434 | $112.44 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.18 | $1,008.1998 | $1,008.19 | $1,008.20 | $1,008.20 | |