| 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 | $43.83 | 5.291% | $46.149 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.26 | 10.431% | $49.9811 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.46 | 6.837% | $267.584 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.78 | 8.230% | $20.3256 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.65 | 3.496% | $30.6866 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.86 | 10.411% | $237.2291 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.65 | 5.111% | $187.7808 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.49 | $839.7362 | $839.74 | $839.85 | $839.70 | |