| 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 | $42.96 | 9.330% | $46.9682 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.97 | 3.862% | $39.4364 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.92 | 11.709% | $12.1986 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.44 | 13.677% | $106.2198 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.77 | 4.198% | $141.4696 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.38 | 12.465% | $141.0086 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.96 | 8.284% | $228.4359 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.40 | $715.7371 | $715.75 | $715.70 | $715.70 | |