| 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 | $42.39 | 7.305% | $45.4866 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.70 | 11.607% | $278.6827 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.40 | 8.625% | $60.1783 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.83 | 10.361% | $75.9615 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.92 | 11.815% | $125.1433 | $125.14 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.92 | 7.759% | $183.1041 | $183.10 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.39 | 4.266% | $167.2322 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.55 | $935.7887 | $935.78 | $935.85 | $935.80 | |