| 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 | $43.62 | 13.604% | $49.5541 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.80 | 13.438% | $38.342 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.51 | 8.790% | $156.1245 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.71 | 10.380% | $44.9357 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.27 | 5.691% | $166.2202 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.89 | 11.298% | $8.7814 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.39 | 10.462% | $61.1849 | $61.18 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.19 | $525.1428 | $525.13 | $525.15 | $525.10 | |