| 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 | $43.34 | 4.289% | $45.1989 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.50 | 8.768% | $23.3851 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.80 | 7.539% | $41.7251 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.54 | 5.822% | $11.1536 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.38 | 12.771% | $194.3946 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.90 | 8.496% | $131.1717 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.63 | 13.229% | $254.3463 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.09 | $701.3753 | $701.38 | $701.40 | $701.40 | |