| 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 | $42.54 | 9.135% | $46.426 | $46.43 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.29 | 8.273% | $198.4536 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.90 | 6.363% | $236.0195 | $236.02 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.59 | 4.383% | $171.804 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.84 | 7.531% | $266.5048 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.25 | 6.323% | $187.3943 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.89 | 11.370% | $243.7778 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,255.30 | $1,350.3800 | $1,350.37 | $1,350.40 | $1,350.40 | |