| 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 | $43.43 | 13.836% | $49.439 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.74 | 11.670% | $139.2972 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.62 | 4.359% | $37.1727 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.48 | 8.607% | $181.895 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.41 | 7.496% | $52.0388 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.54 | 4.296% | $73.5704 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.95 | 7.170% | $53.5314 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.17 | $586.9445 | $586.95 | $586.95 | $586.90 | |