| 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 | $41.75 | 6.855% | $44.612 | $44.61 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.45 | 4.341% | $117.3315 | $117.33 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.41 | 9.266% | $78.0269 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.69 | 10.154% | $97.6956 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.36 | 12.352% | $31.863 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.65 | 10.381% | $23.8975 | $23.90 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.32 | 7.235% | $157.9786 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.63 | $551.4051 | $551.41 | $551.45 | $551.40 | |