| 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 | $43.90 | 3.627% | $45.4923 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.29 | 8.675% | $217.6652 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.60 | 5.415% | $205.1376 | $205.14 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.63 | 4.743% | $237.3791 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.31 | 10.343% | $29.0312 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.97 | 4.323% | $78.211 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.71 | 13.807% | $229.5601 | $229.56 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.41 | $1,042.4765 | $1,042.48 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.50 | |