| 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 | $43.41 | 4.226% | $45.2445 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.61 | 7.778% | $231.3024 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.48 | 6.613% | $98.5957 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.36 | 11.635% | $224.7882 | $224.79 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.62 | 8.748% | $272.5442 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.71 | 7.496% | $78.1603 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.91 | 8.124% | $135.0577 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.10 | $1,085.6930 | $1,085.69 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.70 | |