| 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 | $43.57 | 6.246% | $46.2914 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.86 | 8.348% | $70.2745 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.62 | 6.241% | $29.3438 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.93 | 11.837% | $125.1792 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.47 | 4.243% | $17.1688 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.95 | 12.639% | $139.616 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.71 | 13.640% | $155.3572 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.11 | $583.2309 | $583.23 | $583.20 | $583.30 | |