| 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 | $43.57 | 7.300% | $46.7506 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.63 | 5.827% | $7.0163 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.28 | 12.827% | $75.91 | $75.91 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.76 | 10.122% | $185.8419 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.70 | 13.864% | $33.8176 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.28 | 10.852% | $142.2009 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.48 | 4.621% | $21.4264 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $464.70 | $512.9637 | $512.97 | $512.95 | $512.90 | |