| 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 | $42.26 | 9.146% | $46.1251 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.38 | 9.347% | $75.8649 | $75.86 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.70 | 4.738% | $63.576 | $63.58 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.91 | 7.531% | $14.9576 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.59 | 4.871% | $175.7533 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.39 | 3.184% | $79.8541 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.98 | 6.194% | $102.9869 | $102.99 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.21 | $559.1179 | $559.12 | $559.15 | $559.30 | |