| 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 | $43.61 | 6.680% | $46.5231 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.64 | 8.845% | $39.8808 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.94 | 12.217% | $47.0638 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.33 | 9.547% | $100.0493 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.56 | 10.852% | $189.0692 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.44 | 6.338% | $247.172 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.94 | 9.274% | $28.3457 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.46 | $698.1039 | $698.10 | $698.05 | $698.10 | |