| 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 | $43.45 | 6.393% | $46.2278 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.90 | 7.624% | $26.7984 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.27 | 7.237% | $145.0595 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.90 | 12.809% | $170.2288 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.83 | 12.232% | $61.5368 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.34 | 9.264% | $11.2979 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.29 | 13.657% | $144.674 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.98 | $605.8232 | $605.83 | $605.85 | $605.80 | |