| 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 | $42.32 | 9.570% | $46.37 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.25 | 6.159% | $152.0728 | $152.07 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.68 | 3.449% | $95.8765 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.87 | 9.799% | $67.9326 | $67.93 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.77 | 4.347% | $261.671 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.69 | 8.809% | $153.0834 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.25 | 9.255% | $201.3023 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.83 | $978.3086 | $978.30 | $978.30 | $978.40 | |