| 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 | $40.71 | 7.495% | $43.7612 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.98 | 9.455% | $18.5855 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.44 | 10.226% | $170.233 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.97 | 7.573% | $160.2515 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.76 | 7.226% | $15.8266 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.37 | 6.767% | $35.6281 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.89 | 3.402% | $47.4512 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.12 | $491.7371 | $491.74 | $491.80 | $491.80 | |