| 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 | $42.75 | 9.455% | $46.792 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.31 | 10.551% | $47.8796 | $47.88 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.77 | 12.492% | $253.9732 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.27 | 13.819% | $201.7669 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.30 | 4.313% | $168.2569 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.95 | 7.137% | $193.8644 | $193.86 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.78 | 4.382% | $39.4355 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.13 | $951.9685 | $951.97 | $951.95 | $952.10 | |