| 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 | $42.50 | 9.250% | $46.4313 | $46.43 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.35 | 6.303% | $17.3805 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.54 | 5.221% | $132.0944 | $132.09 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.75 | 13.338% | $125.5218 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.93 | 7.839% | $180.0156 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.46 | 6.306% | $6.8674 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.32 | 7.213% | $46.4447 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.85 | $554.7557 | $554.75 | $554.75 | $554.70 | |