| 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 | $42.93 | 7.147% | $45.9982 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.37 | 11.399% | $88.4174 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.95 | 3.817% | $140.101 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.56 | 10.245% | $150.5506 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.37 | 8.649% | $174.2404 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.99 | 12.622% | $261.2718 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.68 | 11.724% | $254.3732 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.85 | $1,114.9526 | $1,114.95 | $1,114.90 | $1,115.00 | |