| 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 | $44.28 | 8.480% | $48.0349 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.94 | 8.593% | $44.458 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.77 | 5.251% | $163.9495 | $163.95 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.71 | 3.746% | $125.2318 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.66 | 10.128% | $141.6907 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.69 | 9.803% | $98.4823 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.40 | 10.869% | $117.9646 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.45 | $739.8118 | $739.80 | $739.85 | $739.80 | |