| 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 | $42.67 | 10.546% | $47.17 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.49 | 6.754% | $36.8195 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.94 | 9.193% | $171.3675 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.84 | 5.143% | $55.5576 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.93 | 3.599% | $32.0432 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.94 | 8.446% | $157.1816 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.98 | 8.788% | $18.4722 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.79 | $518.6116 | $518.61 | $518.55 | $518.70 | |