| 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 | $43.65 | 7.854% | $47.0783 | $47.08 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.71 | 11.176% | $45.2597 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.27 | 8.400% | $147.7167 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.87 | 7.377% | $18.1145 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.87 | 5.669% | $99.1915 | $99.19 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.55 | 13.842% | $58.6856 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.34 | 10.544% | $120.8688 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.26 | $536.9151 | $536.92 | $536.90 | $537.00 | |