| 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 | $39.99 | 7.792% | $43.106 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.92 | 12.807% | $55.1852 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.87 | 3.282% | $19.4893 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.68 | 5.816% | $73.7326 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.72 | 3.435% | $177.6186 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.65 | 12.215% | $50.104 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.85 | 13.112% | $141.2203 | $141.22 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.68 | $560.4560 | $560.46 | $560.45 | $560.40 | |