| 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 | $43.67 | 7.135% | $46.7859 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.41 | 7.461% | $184.1989 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.64 | 11.663% | $18.5807 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.81 | 8.486% | $105.0253 | $105.03 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.71 | 4.516% | $16.4195 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.50 | 7.187% | $50.9138 | $50.91 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.67 | 5.697% | $164.5385 | $164.54 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.41 | $586.4626 | $586.47 | $586.50 | $586.40 | |