| 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 | $39.97 | 9.348% | $43.7064 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.55 | 5.553% | $150.4658 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.67 | 5.565% | $49.2672 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.27 | 3.325% | $177.998 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.46 | 4.536% | $62.1571 | $62.16 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.35 | 8.165% | $185.3407 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.49 | 11.493% | $114.2692 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.76 | $783.2044 | $783.22 | $783.15 | $783.30 | |