| 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 | $46.87 | 3.392% | $48.4598 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.86 | 5.585% | $9.3548 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.43 | 12.151% | $131.6989 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.74 | 10.710% | $158.0275 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.67 | 7.304% | $81.1969 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.64 | 4.686% | $69.7628 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.86 | 12.422% | $85.2833 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.07 | $583.7840 | $583.78 | $583.80 | $583.90 | |