| 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 | $42.50 | 9.318% | $46.4602 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.65 | 7.382% | $151.0328 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.53 | 10.867% | $175.7575 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.80 | 4.739% | $183.0838 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.57 | 5.435% | $186.1666 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.87 | 5.850% | $14.6814 | $14.68 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.48 | 6.243% | $211.9335 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.40 | $969.1158 | $969.11 | $969.15 | $969.20 | |