| 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 | $42.72 | 6.233% | $45.3827 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.36 | 7.469% | $258.3125 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.87 | 13.520% | $11.2044 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.36 | 8.730% | $170.0102 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.41 | 12.668% | $170.5906 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.42 | 11.505% | $17.1941 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.83 | 9.871% | $177.8042 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.97 | $850.4987 | $850.48 | $850.50 | $850.50 | |