| 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 | $42.83 | 11.527% | $47.767 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.84 | 4.303% | $22.7798 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.42 | 5.691% | $168.4926 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.45 | 3.488% | $246.7671 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.29 | 10.323% | $186.7658 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.73 | 5.440% | $154.7121 | $154.71 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.72 | 4.432% | $245.1228 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.28 | $1,072.4072 | $1,072.41 | $1,072.35 | $1,072.50 | |