| 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 | $40.56 | 11.359% | $45.1672 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.70 | 12.706% | $93.2079 | $93.21 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.70 | 7.509% | $12.5786 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.63 | 6.800% | $98.9288 | $98.93 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.84 | 3.324% | $137.2556 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.79 | 3.774% | $63.0842 | $63.08 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.53 | 13.377% | $146.8572 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.75 | $597.0795 | $597.09 | $597.10 | $597.20 | |