| 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 | $42.30 | 9.191% | $46.1878 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.78 | 12.116% | $244.1662 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.81 | 13.244% | $281.7624 | $281.76 | $281.75 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.44 | 12.604% | $132.2421 | $132.24 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.60 | 6.442% | $86.8567 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.61 | 7.208% | $118.5828 | $118.58 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.79 | 3.829% | $61.0411 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.33 | $970.8391 | $970.84 | $970.85 | $970.90 | |