| 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 | $42.38 | 8.640% | $46.0416 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.52 | 8.466% | $201.2261 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.29 | 10.709% | $238.3454 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.79 | 12.688% | $139.4965 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.66 | 8.162% | $87.2435 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.41 | 4.286% | $137.0422 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.57 | 10.862% | $131.4491 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.62 | $980.8444 | $980.85 | $980.90 | $980.60 | |