| 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 | $46.62 | 6.715% | $49.7505 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.31 | 4.687% | $42.1993 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.79 | 3.713% | $149.1289 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.98 | 7.444% | $44.0306 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.81 | 9.116% | $269.3092 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.87 | 7.458% | $242.7154 | $242.72 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.76 | 8.333% | $266.2392 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.14 | $1,063.3731 | $1,063.38 | $1,063.40 | $1,063.30 | |