| 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 | $42.57 | 5.854% | $45.062 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.81 | 7.222% | $221.7458 | $221.75 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.29 | 4.422% | $163.2011 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.95 | 3.415% | $101.295 | $101.30 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.35 | 4.447% | $87.0566 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.92 | 10.833% | $105.2027 | $105.20 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.38 | 12.526% | $245.7343 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.27 | $969.2975 | $969.30 | $969.30 | $969.30 | |