| 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 | $42.88 | 3.768% | $44.4957 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.79 | 3.547% | $259.6855 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.57 | 12.440% | $29.8753 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.51 | 3.458% | $258.1381 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.99 | 5.730% | $186.0742 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.67 | 3.402% | $210.5989 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.27 | 9.719% | $160.486 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.68 | $1,149.3537 | $1,149.37 | $1,149.40 | $1,149.40 | |