| 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 | $43.50 | 5.390% | $45.8447 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.97 | 13.708% | $24.9816 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.31 | 7.310% | $81.8883 | $81.89 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.99 | 10.603% | $141.5608 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.28 | 4.563% | $213.6013 | $213.60 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.63 | 6.169% | $61.1852 | $61.19 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.53 | 11.228% | $120.7157 | $120.72 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.21 | $689.7776 | $689.78 | $689.80 | $689.80 | |