| 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 | $46.38 | 3.851% | $48.1661 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.80 | 4.550% | $26.9739 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.79 | 12.115% | $26.6722 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.91 | 11.431% | $159.246 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.34 | 13.197% | $133.9573 | $133.96 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.67 | 13.327% | $229.6798 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.49 | 11.744% | $207.2739 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.38 | $831.9692 | $831.97 | $831.90 | $832.10 | |