| 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 | $40.75 | 13.365% | $46.1962 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.40 | 6.786% | $18.5808 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.86 | 6.835% | $227.409 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.32 | 9.609% | $184.4939 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.93 | 6.702% | $164.2464 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.83 | 7.551% | $98.7641 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.68 | 5.231% | $138.5682 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.77 | $878.2586 | $878.26 | $878.25 | $878.30 | |