| 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 | $46.31 | 3.682% | $48.0151 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.44 | 10.174% | $77.6066 | $77.61 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.80 | 4.796% | $248.1569 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.96 | 13.797% | $260.5496 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.38 | 12.472% | $12.7993 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.77 | 10.422% | $268.0715 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.65 | 6.278% | $132.4755 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.31 | $1,047.6745 | $1,047.69 | $1,047.65 | $1,047.70 | |