| 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 | $46.75 | 3.186% | $48.2395 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.52 | 4.105% | $42.1833 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.37 | 9.738% | $161.7209 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.63 | 3.394% | $47.1787 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.42 | 5.700% | $26.8689 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.85 | 10.570% | $261.885 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.94 | 5.764% | $198.7729 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.48 | $786.8492 | $786.85 | $786.85 | $786.90 | |