| 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 | $42.44 | 8.382% | $45.9973 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.54 | 9.683% | $189.247 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.57 | 11.415% | $67.4841 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.91 | 12.527% | $107.9246 | $107.92 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.71 | 11.432% | $231.4554 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.69 | 6.139% | $144.02 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.48 | 4.768% | $98.9848 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.34 | $885.1132 | $885.11 | $885.10 | $885.10 | |