| 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 | $44.50 | 5.517% | $46.9551 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.75 | 9.660% | $171.8921 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.54 | 11.138% | $103.9585 | $103.96 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.70 | 7.307% | $86.5967 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.94 | 7.422% | $210.4827 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.56 | 8.613% | $246.0736 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.51 | 11.681% | $86.5639 | $86.56 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.50 | $952.5226 | $952.52 | $952.50 | $952.70 | |