| 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 | 11.384% | $47.728 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.56 | 10.710% | $179.9702 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.50 | 13.363% | $171.7449 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.43 | 6.589% | $156.0783 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.59 | 12.567% | $44.5653 | $44.57 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.52 | 11.765% | $171.5816 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.70 | 13.425% | $62.0435 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.15 | $833.7118 | $833.71 | $833.75 | $833.70 | |