| 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 | $44.65 | 5.613% | $47.1562 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.84 | 9.526% | $191.4953 | $191.50 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.71 | 5.542% | $42.9661 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.88 | 11.758% | $7.689 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.44 | 13.123% | $215.4314 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.90 | 13.424% | $19.1687 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.56 | 9.635% | $29.1191 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.98 | $553.0258 | $553.04 | $553.00 | $553.10 | |