| 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 | $42.95 | 8.318% | $46.5226 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.61 | 5.269% | $108.0165 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.33 | 13.615% | $82.1777 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.78 | 7.453% | $249.0546 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.67 | 9.112% | $156.7612 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.96 | 11.541% | $7.7633 | $7.76 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.33 | 4.386% | $79.6778 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.63 | $729.9737 | $729.97 | $729.95 | $730.10 | |