| 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 | $43.64 | 5.355% | $45.9769 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.58 | 13.113% | $25.5409 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.32 | 10.458% | $143.9489 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.77 | 11.106% | $210.8459 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.44 | 13.406% | $46.9954 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.57 | 4.105% | $147.3814 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.55 | 13.306% | $16.486 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.87 | $637.1754 | $637.19 | $637.25 | $637.10 | |