| 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 | $43.81 | 5.821% | $46.3602 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.35 | 5.257% | $139.3076 | $139.31 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.88 | 12.874% | $256.0885 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.74 | 12.869% | $61.7845 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.29 | 7.520% | $199.2238 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.34 | 7.530% | $189.6184 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.77 | 7.745% | $224.9392 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.18 | $1,117.3222 | $1,117.32 | $1,117.30 | $1,117.30 | |