| 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 | $44.63 | 3.626% | $46.2483 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.31 | 7.122% | $51.7506 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.81 | 11.437% | $69.9936 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.74 | 4.320% | $239.6648 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.56 | 10.541% | $259.285 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.56 | 4.381% | $75.7389 | $75.74 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.95 | 11.421% | $144.7916 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.56 | $887.4728 | $887.47 | $887.50 | $887.50 | |