| 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 | $42.42 | 6.828% | $45.3164 | $45.32 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.37 | 8.650% | $104.706 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.25 | 8.611% | $99.1075 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.36 | 6.581% | $232.7303 | $232.73 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.27 | 9.508% | $193.0298 | $193.03 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.81 | 4.207% | $137.3552 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.77 | 11.139% | $174.2326 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.25 | $986.4778 | $986.49 | $986.50 | $986.40 | |