| 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 | $42.74 | 8.541% | $46.3904 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.77 | 7.435% | $167.3515 | $167.35 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.99 | 3.611% | $27.9646 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.94 | 7.620% | $28.9928 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.82 | 10.200% | $112.2056 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.94 | 12.509% | $208.0741 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.38 | 8.659% | $148.1891 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.58 | $739.1681 | $739.16 | $739.15 | $739.30 | |