| 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 | $42.86 | 7.295% | $45.9866 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.85 | 6.430% | $103.0775 | $103.08 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.58 | 6.378% | $160.184 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.63 | 5.834% | $156.2427 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.78 | 3.408% | $95.9419 | $95.94 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.97 | 9.109% | $143.9911 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.53 | 12.450% | $150.1545 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.20 | $855.5783 | $855.57 | $855.65 | $855.60 | |