| 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 | $42.54 | 6.285% | $45.2136 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.72 | 8.431% | $6.2023 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.45 | 7.212% | $250.2864 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.57 | 3.403% | $236.3482 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.30 | 12.276% | $35.1424 | $35.14 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.76 | 3.177% | $131.8189 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.58 | 8.113% | $262.2605 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.92 | $967.2723 | $967.27 | $967.25 | $967.20 | |