| 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 | $46.38 | 3.431% | $47.9713 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.63 | 5.803% | $25.0012 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.67 | 7.591% | $76.0346 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.44 | 12.238% | $90.2842 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.56 | 12.357% | $246.691 | $246.69 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.39 | 3.169% | $14.846 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.44 | 6.640% | $110.3084 | $110.31 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.51 | $611.1367 | $611.13 | $611.15 | $611.10 | |