| 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 | $42.85 | 8.620% | $46.5437 | $46.54 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.44 | 9.602% | $82.6837 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.77 | 3.246% | $14.217 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.36 | 10.136% | $160.0937 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.93 | 7.864% | $80.8225 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.48 | 4.655% | $257.9536 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.30 | 11.216% | $63.7268 | $63.73 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.13 | $706.0410 | $706.03 | $706.05 | $706.00 | |