| 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 | $42.50 | 8.541% | $46.1299 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.46 | 6.591% | $185.9587 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.63 | 12.399% | $195.1584 | $195.16 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.43 | 3.600% | $27.3815 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.72 | 12.126% | $34.4451 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.57 | 9.630% | $81.7511 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.61 | 8.802% | $173.6589 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.92 | $744.4836 | $744.49 | $744.50 | $744.60 | |