| 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 | $42.31 | 9.434% | $46.3015 | $46.30 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.80 | 8.110% | $62.4876 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.35 | 10.653% | $44.6485 | $44.65 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.35 | 13.679% | $86.7939 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.67 | 6.832% | $39.1753 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.25 | 8.500% | $144.5763 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.29 | 10.715% | $125.429 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.02 | $549.4121 | $549.42 | $549.50 | $549.40 | |