| 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 | $41.36 | 13.296% | $46.8592 | $46.86 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.43 | 8.677% | $10.2482 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.79 | 10.593% | $20.7804 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.80 | 8.330% | $185.0276 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.78 | 7.425% | $246.8412 | $246.84 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.26 | 10.418% | $54.3919 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.88 | 11.708% | $130.5643 | $130.56 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.30 | $694.7128 | $694.71 | $694.75 | $694.70 | |