| 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 | $43.74 | 5.698% | $46.2323 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.75 | 9.448% | $61.0173 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.65 | 9.370% | $81.6447 | $81.64 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.67 | 13.205% | $145.6609 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.95 | 7.857% | $166.0459 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.33 | 6.168% | $71.4829 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.38 | 12.115% | $238.1098 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.47 | $810.1938 | $810.19 | $810.20 | $810.10 | |