| 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 | $42.43 | 9.260% | $46.359 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.43 | 3.825% | $159.2987 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.70 | 5.720% | $27.17 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.91 | 9.695% | $133.7292 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.86 | 12.580% | $187.851 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.99 | 10.754% | $15.4945 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.52 | 8.562% | $178.6062 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.84 | $748.5086 | $748.51 | $748.50 | $748.60 | |