| 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 | $43.32 | 6.697% | $46.2211 | $46.22 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.41 | 9.635% | $87.0612 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.59 | 4.169% | $248.5368 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.71 | 12.403% | $70.4879 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.87 | 13.131% | $186.5191 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.30 | 8.239% | $39.2908 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.48 | 5.350% | $33.1642 | $33.16 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.68 | $711.2811 | $711.28 | $711.25 | $711.30 | |