| 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 | $45.50 | 5.203% | $47.8674 | $47.87 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.55 | 5.510% | $252.7492 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.28 | 8.613% | $31.8019 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.65 | 8.649% | $87.6254 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.48 | 12.780% | $42.2699 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.48 | 7.427% | $19.8525 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.67 | 12.503% | $156.0079 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.61 | $638.1742 | $638.18 | $638.15 | $638.20 | |