| 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 | $45.26 | 7.229% | $48.5318 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.35 | 8.444% | $45.926 | $45.93 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.80 | 7.854% | $163.7224 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.35 | 11.850% | $276.661 | $276.66 | $276.65 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.86 | 7.596% | $182.7626 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.48 | 3.817% | $8.8037 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.59 | 12.180% | $32.0723 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.69 | $758.4798 | $758.47 | $758.45 | $758.50 | |