| 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 | $44.33 | 3.500% | $45.8816 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.46 | 11.542% | $40.6682 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.82 | 7.138% | $188.37 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.36 | 8.628% | $79.6895 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.28 | 9.385% | $234.3902 | $234.39 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.59 | 7.772% | $161.2161 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.94 | 7.713% | $13.9381 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.78 | $764.1537 | $764.16 | $764.15 | $764.20 | |