| 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 | $42.48 | 9.465% | $46.5007 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.43 | 4.591% | $17.1843 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.81 | 13.747% | $144.2426 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.84 | 9.529% | $43.6364 | $43.64 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.84 | 9.294% | $9.6616 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.51 | 10.310% | $23.7277 | $23.73 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.28 | 11.384% | $191.8924 | $191.89 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $428.19 | $476.8457 | $476.84 | $476.90 | $476.80 | |