| 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 | $43.83 | 3.550% | $45.386 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.31 | 3.736% | $239.9517 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.54 | 4.873% | $187.2403 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.51 | 9.122% | $186.0639 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.34 | 11.557% | $89.6249 | $89.62 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.90 | 7.317% | $91.1121 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.99 | 8.157% | $236.853 | $236.85 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.42 | $1,076.2319 | $1,076.22 | $1,076.20 | $1,076.30 | |