| 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 | $46.55 | 13.715% | $52.9343 | $52.93 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.68 | 12.258% | $146.6988 | $146.70 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.93 | 10.281% | $41.8296 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.25 | 7.866% | $261.3054 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.42 | 8.752% | $59.1828 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.63 | 11.578% | $14.0923 | $14.09 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.69 | 9.390% | $23.7267 | $23.73 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.15 | $599.7699 | $599.77 | $599.85 | $599.70 | |