| 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 | $40.62 | 10.450% | $44.8648 | $44.86 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.32 | 7.838% | $26.2262 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.74 | 10.825% | $57.3409 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.44 | 11.532% | $86.3704 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.45 | 13.728% | $72.1604 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.39 | 5.775% | $56.4733 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.77 | 3.590% | $202.7981 | $202.80 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.73 | $546.2341 | $546.23 | $546.20 | $546.30 | |