| 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 | $45.64 | 3.665% | $47.3127 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.56 | 13.758% | $270.2435 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.87 | 4.574% | $152.5421 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.74 | 9.768% | $24.9612 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.50 | 8.281% | $246.3393 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.33 | 5.692% | $159.9437 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.77 | 6.585% | $87.1546 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.41 | $988.4971 | $988.48 | $988.50 | $988.40 | |