| 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 | $40.80 | 13.179% | $46.177 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.61 | 9.472% | $264.4953 | $264.50 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.36 | 5.324% | $49.8814 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.39 | 10.342% | $225.528 | $225.53 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.80 | 11.345% | $40.975 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.97 | 10.348% | $47.4165 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.58 | 10.492% | $180.7428 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.51 | $855.2160 | $855.23 | $855.30 | $855.20 | |