| 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 | $42.50 | 8.400% | $46.07 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.34 | 13.270% | $45.6931 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.62 | 3.220% | $27.4772 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.95 | 11.185% | $193.4063 | $193.41 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.67 | 11.719% | $125.8738 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.89 | 7.719% | $38.6603 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.29 | 3.232% | $230.5067 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.26 | $707.6874 | $707.69 | $707.65 | $707.80 | |