| 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 | $43.72 | 7.440% | $46.9728 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.30 | 3.116% | $211.6971 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.97 | 3.750% | $250.0064 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.95 | 3.245% | $41.2464 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.25 | 12.305% | $46.3258 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.70 | 10.330% | $26.1482 | $26.15 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.71 | 12.156% | $136.5051 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.60 | $758.9018 | $758.92 | $758.90 | $758.80 | |