| 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 | $42.96 | 5.105% | $45.1531 | $45.15 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.30 | 13.824% | $283.7632 | $283.76 | $283.75 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.38 | 10.340% | $137.2409 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.46 | 11.455% | $198.9026 | $198.90 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.33 | 9.205% | $14.557 | $14.56 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.44 | 4.726% | $200.4875 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.36 | 5.349% | $11.9676 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.23 | $892.0719 | $892.07 | $892.05 | $892.20 | |