| 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 | $43.69 | 6.588% | $46.5683 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.88 | 3.543% | $6.0883 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.39 | 11.268% | $251.8996 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.76 | 9.484% | $36.9618 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.40 | 12.859% | $16.2517 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.36 | 5.239% | $159.2898 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.99 | 12.223% | $19.0667 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.47 | $536.1262 | $536.13 | $536.10 | $536.30 | |