| 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 | $42.25 | 5.312% | $44.4943 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.55 | 5.466% | $149.2871 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.60 | 12.489% | $52.4199 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.84 | 4.280% | $201.0936 | $201.09 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.62 | 10.550% | $275.9549 | $275.95 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.33 | 3.219% | $12.7269 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.94 | 10.628% | $8.7839 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.13 | $744.7606 | $744.75 | $744.80 | $744.80 | |