| 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 | $40.60 | 13.406% | $46.0428 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.28 | 13.120% | $111.1743 | $111.17 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.32 | 11.740% | $188.0808 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.85 | 8.314% | $44.2463 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.63 | 9.658% | $75.2583 | $75.26 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.55 | 12.577% | $6.248 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.97 | 7.208% | $125.4012 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.20 | $596.4517 | $596.45 | $596.45 | $596.40 | |