| 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 | $40.70 | 13.211% | $46.0769 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.70 | 8.845% | $108.5185 | $108.52 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.77 | 3.846% | $238.607 | $238.61 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.63 | 8.733% | $82.2348 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.88 | 5.251% | $163.0127 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.31 | 13.321% | $19.6159 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.76 | 7.818% | $214.2991 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.75 | $872.3649 | $872.37 | $872.35 | $872.30 | |