| 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 | $42.34 | 9.540% | $46.3792 | $46.38 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.51 | 8.529% | $93.8884 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.49 | 12.611% | $189.7383 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.72 | 10.812% | $174.7727 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.58 | 10.809% | $44.9663 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.66 | 3.855% | $40.1503 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.76 | 7.867% | $158.3056 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.06 | $748.2008 | $748.21 | $748.20 | $748.30 | |