| 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 | $43.90 | 5.417% | $46.2781 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.29 | 8.776% | $43.8259 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.87 | 11.643% | $239.8873 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.99 | 13.248% | $129.0914 | $129.09 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.66 | 8.558% | $271.0259 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.29 | 6.861% | $178.7678 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.48 | 10.492% | $87.819 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.48 | $996.6954 | $996.71 | $996.75 | $996.70 | |