| 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 | $46.45 | 3.331% | $47.9972 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.81 | 4.815% | $24.9565 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.37 | 7.587% | $155.3234 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.46 | 3.657% | $186.0229 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.72 | 9.558% | $239.6253 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.96 | 8.316% | $167.8465 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.74 | 4.591% | $251.7924 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.51 | $1,073.5642 | $1,073.57 | $1,073.55 | $1,073.50 | |