| 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 | $42.45 | 11.424% | $47.2995 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.30 | 3.724% | $38.6891 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.83 | 3.678% | $183.3338 | $183.33 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.42 | 9.570% | $251.3755 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.93 | 8.392% | $169.0156 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.83 | 4.510% | $135.6853 | $135.69 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.80 | 9.120% | $9.6026 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.56 | $835.0014 | $835.01 | $835.05 | $835.00 | |