| 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 | 13.745% | $46.408 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.50 | 5.631% | $94.5397 | $94.54 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.81 | 13.536% | $247.2928 | $247.29 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.72 | 5.210% | $33.3726 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.68 | 9.445% | $144.1172 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.44 | 13.244% | $169.2318 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.44 | 8.788% | $148.4303 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.39 | $883.3924 | $883.39 | $883.40 | $883.30 | |