| 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 | $42.90 | 8.561% | $46.5727 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.50 | 4.418% | $16.1848 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.53 | 4.201% | $41.1907 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.38 | 8.356% | $26.4172 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.45 | 4.110% | $83.7565 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.50 | 13.504% | $257.0866 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.61 | 6.159% | $16.5714 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $444.87 | $487.7799 | $487.78 | $487.75 | $487.90 | |