| 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 | $36.36 | 13.204% | $41.161 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.54 | 6.665% | $148.8403 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.34 | 5.658% | $44.7356 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.98 | 11.299% | $62.3052 | $62.31 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.29 | 10.613% | $46.7782 | $46.78 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.84 | 10.815% | $54.122 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.63 | 12.243% | $197.1324 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.98 | $595.0747 | $595.08 | $595.10 | $595.00 | |