| 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 | $42.25 | 11.642% | $47.1687 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.31 | 13.353% | $95.5679 | $95.57 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.74 | 11.165% | $45.2886 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.69 | 9.729% | $31.4813 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.28 | 4.782% | $52.6844 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.94 | 8.603% | $115.054 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.25 | 5.314% | $164.5531 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.46 | $551.7980 | $551.79 | $551.80 | $552.00 | |