| 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 | $42.59 | 5.266% | $44.8328 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.30 | 6.672% | $10.9872 | $10.99 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.59 | 9.135% | $26.8363 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.48 | 9.221% | $188.3844 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.45 | 11.499% | $186.7051 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.32 | 3.179% | $5.4891 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.41 | 11.325% | $43.8732 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $462.14 | $507.1081 | $507.11 | $507.15 | $507.10 | |