| 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 | $46.65 | 5.374% | $49.157 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.43 | 13.810% | $47.1515 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.54 | 13.552% | $46.034 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.45 | 6.566% | $16.4644 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.46 | 11.723% | $270.8836 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.63 | 9.491% | $163.8314 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.87 | 10.635% | $243.2532 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.03 | $836.7751 | $836.76 | $836.80 | $836.90 | |