| 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 | $46.98 | 3.867% | $48.7967 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.66 | 7.654% | $232.1666 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.58 | 9.871% | $9.4269 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.95 | 6.729% | $29.8308 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.70 | 12.320% | $137.8166 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.95 | 12.502% | $114.6958 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.99 | 11.338% | $85.7191 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.81 | $658.4525 | $658.47 | $658.45 | $658.40 | |