| 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 | $45.65 | 4.324% | $47.6239 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.85 | 5.850% | $51.7077 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.79 | 3.647% | $12.22 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.80 | 6.301% | $264.4769 | $264.48 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.63 | 10.656% | $139.0171 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.55 | 5.577% | $248.6866 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.90 | 12.432% | $97.7034 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.17 | $861.4356 | $861.44 | $861.40 | $861.40 | |