| 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 | $43.99 | 7.200% | $47.1573 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.56 | 7.617% | $79.1631 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.96 | 7.371% | $71.8956 | $71.90 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.27 | 6.368% | $60.917 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.99 | 12.258% | $167.2532 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.50 | 13.802% | $71.1263 | $71.13 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.47 | 11.693% | $26.2143 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.74 | $523.7268 | $523.73 | $523.70 | $523.80 | |