| 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 | $42.85 | 7.841% | $46.2099 | $46.21 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.29 | 8.862% | $159.2542 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.90 | 13.250% | $101.8118 | $101.81 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.34 | 9.758% | $175.986 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.25 | 9.558% | $238.0148 | $238.01 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.40 | 7.278% | $248.2413 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.30 | 10.469% | $86.4972 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.33 | $1,056.0152 | $1,056.01 | $1,056.00 | $1,056.00 | |