| 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 | $43.78 | 5.518% | $46.1958 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.38 | 11.352% | $16.0124 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.64 | 10.594% | $230.7433 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.96 | 4.708% | $38.7001 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.55 | 12.774% | $148.3542 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.53 | 3.431% | $20.2001 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.49 | 13.390% | $257.9509 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.33 | $758.1568 | $758.15 | $758.15 | $758.20 | |