| 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 | $43.69 | 3.422% | $45.1851 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.64 | 11.540% | $18.5603 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.97 | 12.682% | $116.0287 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.46 | 3.777% | $50.2903 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.86 | 3.553% | $210.0676 | $210.07 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.88 | 10.189% | $170.6607 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.28 | 8.115% | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.78 | $843.5427 | $843.55 | $843.55 | $843.70 | |