| 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 | $43.25 | 7.462% | $46.4773 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.50 | 5.409% | $151.2619 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.66 | 4.587% | $61.3507 | $61.35 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.40 | 5.772% | $253.2182 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.98 | 6.438% | $246.9149 | $246.91 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.81 | 5.258% | $36.6403 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.51 | 6.697% | $175.5272 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.11 | $971.3905 | $971.39 | $971.40 | $971.40 | |