| 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 | $42.95 | 3.575% | $44.4855 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.66 | 4.114% | $146.4468 | $146.45 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.95 | 10.682% | $194.745 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.85 | 9.651% | $270.6735 | $270.67 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.83 | 5.285% | $138.7972 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.76 | 6.500% | $139.2594 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.61 | 8.151% | $231.0214 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.61 | $1,165.4288 | $1,165.44 | $1,165.40 | $1,165.40 | |