| 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 | $42.95 | 7.600% | $46.2142 | $46.21 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.57 | 9.665% | $73.004 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.76 | 10.228% | $26.1902 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.74 | 11.336% | $265.8036 | $265.80 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.57 | 10.568% | $275.9446 | $275.94 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.35 | 8.416% | $177.0975 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.26 | 3.386% | $97.4516 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.20 | $961.7057 | $961.69 | $961.70 | $961.70 | |