| 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 | $42.67 | 9.148% | $46.5735 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.92 | 12.704% | $77.6756 | $77.68 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.98 | 7.406% | $269.5676 | $269.57 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.41 | 10.284% | $119.5589 | $119.56 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.30 | 12.540% | $174.7746 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.75 | 6.280% | $111.3283 | $111.33 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.77 | 9.324% | $10.681 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.80 | $810.1595 | $810.16 | $810.15 | $810.30 | |