| 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 | $44.63 | 3.505% | $46.1943 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.25 | 3.713% | $153.7545 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.92 | 8.544% | $138.8495 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.50 | 9.786% | $6.0382 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.56 | 5.112% | $182.4324 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.37 | 3.655% | $34.5897 | $34.59 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.87 | 13.479% | $23.6831 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.10 | $585.5417 | $585.53 | $585.60 | $585.50 | |