| 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 | $43.73 | 5.587% | $46.1732 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.95 | 6.516% | $106.4627 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.92 | 4.378% | $206.5849 | $206.58 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.57 | 6.288% | $79.259 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.35 | 5.167% | $240.1488 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.50 | 9.731% | $177.2156 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.41 | 4.613% | $106.088 | $106.09 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.43 | $961.9322 | $961.93 | $961.90 | $962.00 | |