| 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 | $44.77 | 5.600% | $47.2771 | $47.28 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.76 | 10.533% | $26.2626 | $26.26 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 6.273% | $81.5858 | $81.59 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.42 | 4.782% | $187.9999 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.86 | 12.613% | $141.7347 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.74 | 6.810% | $81.966 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.46 | 5.297% | $5.7492 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.78 | $572.5753 | $572.58 | $572.60 | $572.60 | |