| 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 | $44.94 | 5.120% | $47.2409 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.74 | 13.311% | $140.211 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.94 | 5.852% | $10.5217 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.98 | 6.474% | $218.2504 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.39 | 10.790% | $51.3955 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.35 | 12.504% | $44.2703 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.47 | 10.444% | $63.4722 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.81 | $575.3620 | $575.36 | $575.30 | $575.40 | |