| 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 | $42.58 | 8.462% | $46.1831 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.44 | 8.460% | $37.3536 | $37.35 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.55 | 7.704% | $230.0019 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.62 | 9.391% | $140.6987 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.33 | 7.822% | $149.1502 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.77 | 8.825% | $60.6917 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.90 | 11.401% | $202.6384 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.19 | $866.7176 | $866.71 | $866.75 | $866.80 | |