| 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 | $43.92 | 3.325% | $45.3803 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.81 | 7.289% | $35.2015 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.26 | 9.352% | $144.629 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.55 | 9.646% | $176.0367 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.62 | 7.400% | $47.9219 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.77 | 7.118% | $61.8821 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.97 | 12.593% | $20.233 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.90 | $531.2845 | $531.28 | $531.35 | $531.20 | |