| 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 | $42.95 | 11.745% | $47.9945 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.86 | 3.487% | $102.3072 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.35 | 5.856% | $196.2041 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.38 | 6.538% | $6.7971 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.59 | 10.420% | $133.1555 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.71 | 11.364% | $188.9958 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.63 | 12.449% | $18.7003 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.47 | $694.1545 | $694.16 | $694.15 | $694.20 | |