| 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 | $43.40 | 7.437% | $46.6277 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.44 | 7.340% | $58.4359 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.50 | 8.800% | $180.064 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.59 | 7.343% | $126.2246 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.63 | 10.700% | $25.0514 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.35 | 6.727% | $65.477 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.96 | 11.308% | $27.7825 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.87 | $529.6631 | $529.66 | $529.70 | $529.70 | |