| 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 | $44.25 | 5.485% | $46.6771 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.60 | 12.734% | $24.3505 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.50 | 6.550% | $83.6418 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.79 | 8.662% | $244.2613 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.25 | 8.525% | $211.8951 | $211.90 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.51 | 7.389% | $126.1928 | $126.19 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.66 | 7.503% | $124.338 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.56 | $861.3566 | $861.36 | $861.40 | $861.40 | |