| 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 | $43.37 | 8.676% | $47.1328 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.33 | 9.455% | $163.4492 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.79 | 13.579% | $172.4016 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.88 | 6.614% | $155.5285 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.57 | 12.592% | $162.7743 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.46 | 13.422% | $34.5483 | $34.55 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.93 | 8.496% | $223.4258 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.33 | $959.2605 | $959.26 | $959.30 | $959.10 | |