| 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 | $42.71 | 8.263% | $46.2391 | $46.24 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.93 | 5.638% | $40.0685 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.93 | 7.650% | $44.0611 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.74 | 6.835% | $17.8842 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.73 | 7.330% | $13.6631 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.61 | 3.368% | $143.2784 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.52 | 13.780% | $230.4273 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.17 | $535.6217 | $535.62 | $535.65 | $535.70 | |