| 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 | $44.79 | 5.805% | $47.3901 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.77 | 12.143% | $72.635 | $72.64 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.62 | 3.848% | $15.1826 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.93 | 11.333% | $159.1283 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.99 | 8.217% | $115.7814 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.64 | 13.270% | $124.1892 | $124.19 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.56 | 8.342% | $191.2886 | $191.29 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.30 | $725.5952 | $725.60 | $725.70 | $725.60 | |