| 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 | $46.78 | 12.732% | $52.736 | $52.74 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.80 | 7.801% | $10.5645 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.91 | 3.801% | $28.9709 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.44 | 13.167% | $148.7467 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.98 | 10.206% | $206.0632 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.32 | 5.317% | $150.9403 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.78 | 4.602% | $94.9577 | $94.96 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.01 | $692.9793 | $692.98 | $692.95 | $693.00 | |