| 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 | $42.90 | 4.569% | $44.8601 | $44.86 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.80 | 12.288% | $122.1693 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.65 | 9.106% | $185.0983 | $185.10 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.66 | 8.852% | $272.8484 | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.91 | 3.514% | $180.0212 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.31 | 13.774% | $211.9723 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.62 | 6.177% | $162.0473 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.85 | $1,179.0169 | $1,179.02 | $1,178.95 | $1,179.00 | |