| 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 | $44.51 | 7.527% | $47.8603 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.26 | 7.479% | $78.7391 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.53 | 9.233% | $66.1187 | $66.12 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.45 | 13.411% | $147.9446 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.80 | 10.408% | $6.4037 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.27 | 3.500% | $141.0395 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.36 | 4.168% | $168.0855 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.18 | $656.1914 | $656.19 | $656.20 | $656.10 | |