| 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 | $41.42 | 11.662% | $46.2504 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.94 | 8.813% | $44.548 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.78 | 8.121% | $72.2032 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.90 | 10.465% | $19.7732 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.80 | 5.155% | $150.1613 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.40 | 7.102% | $168.5785 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.78 | 9.694% | $32.6669 | $32.67 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.02 | $534.1815 | $534.18 | $534.15 | $534.30 | |