| 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 | $43.96 | 5.259% | $46.2719 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.91 | 8.652% | $179.178 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.85 | 6.461% | $38.1663 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.47 | 10.304% | $274.0723 | $274.07 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.29 | 10.852% | $87.8946 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.69 | 12.611% | $258.6562 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.35 | 6.735% | $230.9212 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.52 | $1,115.1605 | $1,115.16 | $1,115.10 | $1,115.30 | |