| 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 | $46.58 | 3.551% | $48.2341 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.55 | 4.186% | $28.7032 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.31 | 12.481% | $203.9393 | $203.94 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.79 | 11.111% | $124.211 | $124.21 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.67 | 12.374% | $20.9802 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.87 | 9.501% | $241.8549 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.93 | 3.421% | $107.4854 | $107.49 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.70 | $775.4081 | $775.40 | $775.45 | $775.40 | |