| 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 | $43.51 | 5.436% | $45.8752 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.85 | 9.812% | $204.0856 | $204.09 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.50 | 8.495% | $214.2776 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.60 | 4.445% | $160.4275 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.35 | 6.576% | $183.6837 | $183.68 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.58 | 5.644% | $31.2495 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.91 | 12.635% | $178.9883 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.30 | $1,018.5874 | $1,018.60 | $1,018.70 | $1,018.60 | |