| 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 | $42.45 | 6.840% | $45.3536 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.45 | 12.556% | $186.2239 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.45 | 5.619% | $199.039 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.98 | 3.120% | $253.6546 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.92 | 5.600% | $17.8675 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.91 | 5.711% | $34.7895 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.81 | 6.424% | $32.7892 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.97 | $769.7173 | $769.71 | $769.70 | $769.80 | |