| 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 | $39.88 | 9.243% | $43.5661 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.93 | 13.680% | $28.3404 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.78 | 10.469% | $185.3449 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.30 | 3.442% | $164.7831 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.70 | 5.128% | $5.9923 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.97 | 7.530% | $10.7207 | $10.72 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.50 | 5.339% | $217.525 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.06 | $656.2725 | $656.27 | $656.30 | $656.20 | |