| 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 | $43.44 | 6.268% | $46.1628 | $46.16 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.66 | 4.580% | $87.4916 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.81 | 5.246% | $141.8821 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.92 | 4.204% | $184.3577 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.86 | 12.780% | $261.4917 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.71 | 12.143% | $75.932 | $75.93 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.93 | 10.302% | $20.8802 | $20.88 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.33 | $818.1981 | $818.19 | $818.25 | $818.30 | |