| 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 | $42.85 | 7.832% | $46.206 | $46.21 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.26 | 10.148% | $189.7409 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.56 | 13.336% | $279.4412 | $279.44 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.58 | 13.734% | $248.5998 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.51 | 8.421% | $87.2897 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.79 | 6.227% | $26.3337 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.56 | 8.527% | $159.0572 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.11 | $1,036.6685 | $1,036.67 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.60 | |