| 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 | $41.38 | 11.785% | $46.2566 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.47 | 9.631% | $150.7097 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.75 | 4.795% | $48.9917 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.33 | 13.747% | $169.8584 | $169.86 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.52 | 11.170% | $19.477 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.86 | 8.388% | $39.9518 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.65 | 12.400% | $234.5226 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.96 | $709.7678 | $709.77 | $709.75 | $709.90 | |