| 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 | $42.79 | 7.415% | $45.9629 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.30 | 9.783% | $62.9057 | $62.91 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.84 | 12.241% | $40.2272 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.83 | 10.351% | $175.2705 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.47 | 9.637% | $268.0296 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.55 | 11.570% | $35.2003 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.42 | 8.690% | $150.4487 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.20 | $778.0449 | $778.05 | $778.05 | $778.00 | |