| 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 | $45.51 | 3.165% | $46.9504 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.64 | 5.747% | $256.5845 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.85 | 3.123% | $142.1551 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.43 | 11.112% | $257.1465 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.49 | 4.362% | $120.5277 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.59 | 12.498% | $247.0344 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.55 | 8.403% | $36.3692 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.06 | $1,106.7678 | $1,106.77 | $1,106.80 | $1,106.80 | |