| 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 | $42.53 | 8.780% | $46.2641 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.49 | 5.637% | $50.167 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.90 | 10.648% | $9.8477 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.93 | 5.499% | $215.1441 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.70 | 9.468% | $190.1459 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.59 | 11.816% | $8.4868 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.52 | 8.333% | $139.2296 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.66 | $659.2852 | $659.29 | $659.30 | $659.20 | |