| 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 | $6.54 | 13.813% | $7.4434 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.82 | 7.756% | $41.8309 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.57 | 6.150% | $48.3726 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.95 | 3.825% | $248.0898 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.84 | 7.682% | $91.3574 | $91.36 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.89 | 13.194% | $47.417 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.27 | 10.471% | $5.8218 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $461.88 | $490.3329 | $490.33 | $490.30 | $490.30 | |