| 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 | $42.77 | 6.657% | $45.6172 | $45.62 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.99 | 12.720% | $83.4015 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.81 | 9.710% | $155.5798 | $155.58 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.42 | 11.282% | $209.6775 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.71 | 12.247% | $197.2292 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.42 | 10.522% | $276.7692 | $276.77 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.64 | 4.795% | $192.4455 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.76 | $1,160.7199 | $1,160.73 | $1,160.75 | $1,160.70 | |