| 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 | $42.91 | 11.348% | $47.7794 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.40 | 11.682% | $161.2688 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.78 | 11.537% | $7.5622 | $7.56 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.52 | 10.571% | $70.2347 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.98 | 12.254% | $62.8398 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.59 | 8.499% | $92.8643 | $92.86 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.93 | 3.650% | $183.3879 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.11 | $625.9371 | $625.93 | $625.95 | $626.00 | |