| 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 | $43.55 | 10.575% | $48.1554 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.31 | 8.508% | $113.1847 | $113.18 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.89 | 12.203% | $30.1714 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.38 | 3.771% | $8.696 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.95 | 3.518% | $42.3906 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.87 | 13.577% | $178.1682 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.83 | 12.174% | $65.992 | $65.99 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $439.78 | $486.7583 | $486.76 | $486.75 | $486.90 | |