| 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 | $41.78 | 12.549% | $47.023 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.83 | 4.689% | $66.823 | $66.82 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.80 | 13.746% | $85.082 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.72 | 12.341% | $31.1409 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.78 | 3.555% | $101.2561 | $101.26 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.43 | 8.805% | $28.7572 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.85 | 9.490% | $217.7209 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.19 | $577.8031 | $577.80 | $577.75 | $577.80 | |