| 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 | $46.52 | 3.609% | $48.1989 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.33 | 5.704% | $88.0831 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.93 | 12.478% | $131.5205 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.85 | 12.509% | $187.7213 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.77 | 5.161% | $173.2738 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.97 | 7.214% | $121.1197 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.30 | 12.434% | $195.9725 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.67 | $945.8898 | $945.88 | $945.80 | $945.90 | |