| 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 | $40.96 | 12.572% | $46.1095 | $46.11 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.33 | 12.184% | $168.6462 | $168.65 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.69 | 3.106% | $31.6432 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.30 | 10.434% | $174.817 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.50 | 4.393% | $229.1426 | $229.14 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.48 | 5.700% | $10.0204 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.70 | 7.665% | $201.0106 | $201.01 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.96 | $861.3895 | $861.39 | $861.35 | $861.20 | |