| 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 | $42.98 | 11.676% | $47.9983 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.61 | 5.847% | $247.2692 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.89 | 10.546% | $132.5336 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.44 | 11.372% | $24.9919 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.93 | 4.789% | $17.7408 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.86 | 7.669% | $194.7302 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.73 | 8.258% | $238.9579 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.44 | $904.2219 | $904.22 | $904.25 | $904.20 | |