| 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 | $43.88 | 5.178% | $46.1521 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.88 | 10.451% | $165.544 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.46 | 3.433% | $135.973 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.94 | 3.138% | $51.5071 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.34 | 13.841% | $16.3248 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.44 | 8.595% | $16.7671 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.70 | 4.487% | $199.2567 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.64 | $631.5248 | $631.52 | $631.45 | $631.60 | |