| 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 | $42.75 | 8.482% | $46.3761 | $46.38 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.46 | 12.677% | $128.9701 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.77 | 10.339% | $180.7022 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.89 | 6.186% | $182.5231 | $182.52 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.49 | 12.529% | $201.9783 | $201.98 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.90 | 4.660% | $165.2581 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.75 | 12.864% | $91.1377 | $91.14 | $91.15 | $91.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.01 | $996.9456 | $996.95 | $996.95 | $997.00 | |