| 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 | $38.25 | 6.460% | $40.721 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.51 | 5.480% | $30.0723 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.69 | 6.350% | $48.5913 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.70 | 5.627% | $107.4227 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.40 | 12.645% | $54.5202 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.45 | 9.855% | $58.7175 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.71 | 12.766% | $206.0348 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.71 | $546.0798 | $546.07 | $546.00 | $546.00 | |