| 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 | $47.60 | 3.807% | $49.4121 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.57 | 11.480% | $88.7046 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.67 | 4.584% | $24.755 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.90 | 4.403% | $259.8591 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.32 | 7.845% | $219.2705 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.58 | 3.268% | $103.867 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.43 | 9.174% | $70.3408 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.07 | $816.2091 | $816.21 | $816.15 | $816.30 | |