| 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 | $42.30 | 9.207% | $46.1946 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.90 | 6.630% | $27.6172 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.79 | 4.190% | $100.8455 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.29 | 13.224% | $30.8988 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.92 | 11.411% | $34.4483 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.90 | 5.652% | $190.0679 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.56 | 12.558% | $176.2208 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.66 | $606.2931 | $606.30 | $606.25 | $606.20 | |