| 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 | $44.58 | 3.539% | $46.1577 | $46.16 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.84 | 13.368% | $40.6311 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.80 | 12.422% | $87.4643 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.68 | 6.500% | $233.9592 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.29 | 9.480% | $40.8251 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.63 | 9.722% | $138.941 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.88 | 10.122% | $16.3862 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.70 | $604.3646 | $604.37 | $604.40 | $604.40 | |