| 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 | $42.99 | 7.826% | $46.3544 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.78 | 6.313% | $8.2712 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.94 | 7.503% | $205.2662 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.44 | 4.150% | $177.5133 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.85 | 13.335% | $63.2976 | $63.30 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.89 | 3.682% | $19.5855 | $19.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.85 | 10.650% | $87.2475 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.74 | $607.5357 | $607.54 | $607.50 | $607.60 | |