| 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 | $43.52 | 6.517% | $46.3562 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.42 | 12.624% | $34.2602 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.61 | 8.540% | $192.7779 | $192.78 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.91 | 5.755% | $68.6456 | $68.65 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.56 | 12.196% | $10.7259 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.99 | 4.233% | $52.1061 | $52.11 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.58 | 3.182% | $134.7351 | $134.74 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.59 | $539.6070 | $539.63 | $539.65 | $539.60 | |