| 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 | $45.39 | 3.540% | $46.9968 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.99 | 7.687% | $39.8334 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.62 | 13.662% | $97.3174 | $97.32 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.56 | 5.395% | $179.7617 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.97 | 4.816% | $147.7591 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.56 | 3.553% | $168.3358 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.51 | 4.596% | $191.9441 | $191.94 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.60 | $871.9483 | $871.95 | $871.95 | $871.90 | |