| 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 | $42.78 | 5.800% | $45.2612 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.40 | 5.293% | $52.0147 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.61 | 13.518% | $94.9124 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.50 | 3.662% | $140.462 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.52 | 3.530% | $18.1385 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.97 | 6.535% | $161.9012 | $161.90 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.92 | 11.650% | $166.2692 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.70 | $678.9592 | $678.95 | $678.90 | $679.00 | |