| 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 | $42.52 | 4.574% | $44.4649 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.25 | 7.657% | $90.701 | $90.70 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.71 | 12.354% | $151.3521 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.73 | 3.650% | $156.2316 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.77 | 12.206% | $34.5258 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.43 | 7.832% | $58.693 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.57 | 6.856% | $163.0302 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.98 | $698.9986 | $698.99 | $699.05 | $699.00 | |