| 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 | $43.40 | 6.296% | $46.1325 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.92 | 11.231% | $94.4574 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.68 | 5.190% | $219.5105 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.88 | 13.479% | $18.0205 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.65 | 8.546% | $53.8931 | $53.89 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.70 | 13.687% | $172.4632 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.46 | 9.747% | $202.4393 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.69 | $806.9165 | $806.91 | $806.90 | $806.90 | |