| 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 | $42.46 | 4.215% | $44.2497 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.25 | 3.348% | $120.1421 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.31 | 10.567% | $44.5696 | $44.57 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.40 | 4.748% | $41.2707 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.37 | 8.704% | $84.1043 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.74 | 3.181% | $67.8312 | $67.83 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.89 | 7.320% | $180.1795 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.42 | $582.3471 | $582.34 | $582.35 | $582.30 | |