| 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 | $43.56 | 8.553% | $47.2857 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.40 | 12.244% | $46.469 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.81 | 11.455% | $73.3485 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.79 | 9.401% | $53.3767 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.60 | 7.316% | $156.2521 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.31 | 7.139% | $79.615 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.97 | 13.838% | $81.9292 | $81.93 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.44 | $538.2762 | $538.29 | $538.30 | $538.30 | |