| 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 | $42.75 | 5.178% | $44.9636 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.98 | 3.230% | $257.0221 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.29 | 9.480% | $237.8891 | $237.89 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.80 | 8.709% | $182.4137 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.55 | 11.739% | $11.7885 | $11.79 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.66 | 11.526% | $244.978 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.70 | 10.176% | $264.0919 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.73 | $1,243.1469 | $1,243.14 | $1,243.15 | $1,243.20 | |