| 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 | $46.81 | 3.375% | $48.3898 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.54 | 8.208% | $176.9634 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.97 | 3.746% | $149.3631 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.63 | 8.578% | $73.4313 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.69 | 3.529% | $202.5959 | $202.60 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.85 | 4.212% | $159.288 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.90 | 11.355% | $170.2618 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.39 | $980.2933 | $980.29 | $980.30 | $980.40 | |