| 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 | $42.36 | 9.103% | $46.216 | $46.22 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.65 | 11.419% | $40.8351 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.94 | 6.597% | $32.9811 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.78 | 11.245% | $14.2171 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.97 | 4.654% | $93.1107 | $93.11 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.42 | 4.329% | $9.8278 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.74 | 8.198% | $143.622 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $353.86 | $380.8098 | $380.82 | $380.80 | $380.70 | |