| 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 | $42.79 | 11.392% | $47.6646 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.36 | 11.831% | $14.9406 | $14.94 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.52 | 13.466% | $157.1731 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.72 | 10.506% | $125.6674 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.43 | 12.687% | $18.5145 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.95 | 4.211% | $9.3269 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.84 | 5.628% | $183.6237 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.61 | $556.9108 | $556.90 | $556.85 | $556.90 | |