| 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 | $42.75 | 12.279% | $47.9993 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.44 | 3.473% | $96.6852 | $96.69 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.26 | 3.582% | $144.2483 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.53 | 7.232% | $190.369 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.99 | 13.367% | $32.8651 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.29 | 5.192% | $161.2488 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.49 | 10.471% | $8.2743 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.75 | $681.6900 | $681.70 | $681.65 | $681.70 | |